Between the Water and the Woods by Simone Snaith - ADVISABLE

Between the Water and the Woods by Simone Snaith, illustrated by Sara Kipin, 310 pages.  $19.  

Content: G

BUYING ADVISORY: EL – OPTIONAL, MS - ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

When her little brother Dale breaks the rules and go into the woods, Emmaline and Dale both see a menacing figure there – an Ithin.  Now they are on their way to the capitol with a small group, because the law of the kingdom is that if you see Ithin, you must report it to the king in person. Along the way they meet a magister and a Lash Knight – the magister is not only anti-magic, but also the King’s heir apparent, but circumstances bring the Lash Knight to Emmaline’s side. When the balance of power seems to be against believing in magic, there may be those willing to silence any proof – by any means necessary.

Amongst the magic and danger, there is a sweet little romantic part to the story.  The adventure bits appear in timely fashion. School with large fantasy circulation will want to add this.  

Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS