About the Book
Title: The Shadow of
Atlantis
(Shadows From the Past, Book 1)
Author: Wendy Leighton-Porter
Year Published: 2012
Publisher: Mauve Square Publishing
Pages: 196
Recommended Age: 8+
Summary (Amazon): Ten-year-old twins Joe and Jemima Lancelot have no idea why their parents have disappeared, but a mysterious old book which had belonged to their father holds the answer… and so begins an unusual quest to discover the truth.
Together with Max, their remarkable Tonkinese cat, and Charlie from next door, the children embark on an epic adventure, travelling back in time to the lost city of Atlantis. Once there, however, they soon run into problems.
Can they save the people of Atlantis from the disaster which is about to destroy their land forever?
And will they find their way back to the safety of their own time before it’s too late?
And will they find their way back to the safety of their own time before it’s too late?
Cool Mom's Review
I am not one to re-summarize a book or give too much away but I will include one of many lines that made me chuckle.
"Being rather a fastidious cat he hoped they'd soon be going home to civilisation, where he had his own litter tray fitted with a lid and a door. He was definitely of the opinion that cats need their privacy where certain matters are concerned."
I was reminded of The Magic Tree House series as I read this book. I appreciated and enjoyed that the author took the time to include notes at the end, which explained some of her decisions in writing about Atlantis.
I highly recommend this book to boys and girls ages 8 and up. I also will strongly recommend it to my own, ten-year-old daughter. I am positive that she will adore it. Katrina, I believe, may simply fall in love with Max, should she read this enchanting story.
No doubt about it, this is a five star book. Thank you for sharing your story with us, Wendy!
I look forward to reading the other books in the series. Well done.
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5 Star #review and a $50GC/Cash #giveaway Cool Mom says, "This book is excellent!" #mglit http://t.co/Hf3mS71ybg— Stanley & Katrina (@StanleyNKatrina) October 27, 2013
BOOK BUZZ
"Shadows of Atlantis is a
well-written story with a collection of likable main characters, a solid plot line, snippets of educational facts about a historically important location and event, and, is filled with mystery, magic, and suspense. This book grabbed me at the prologue and had me hooked until the end."
"... Shadow of Atlantis is an
imaginative tale that will draw children in right from the get go. The characters are deftly and
warmly established, and Wendy shows a sure touch in enabling these characters to interact in a
fun but believable fashion, each playing their own part in the plot's development...." ~ 5-Star review from John C., Amazon US
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About The Author, Wendy Leighton-Porter
Dividing my time between homes in England and South-West France, I live with my husband
Simon and our two beautiful Tonkinese cats. I spent 20 years as a teacher of French, Latin and
Classical studies, but now write books for children instead of teaching them.
The Shadow of Atlantis is the first book in a series of 15 planned
time-travel stories, featuring 3 children and, unsurprisingly, a rather special Tonkinese cat.
Having recently completed number #7, The Shadow of the Norman Arrow
(coming soon!), I’m currently working on the eighth book in the series.
As I take my young readers on a magical mystery tour through
the past, I’m also hoping that my love of history, myth and legend will rub off on them too.
Personally, I’m enjoying the journey so much, I don’t ever want it to end! Why not come along
with me for the ride?
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