
Title: The Black Shard
Author: Victoria Simcox
Publisher: Two Harbors Press
Published: November 11, 2011
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From Goodreads:
Kristina's stay at summer horse camp is horrible to say the least, and it's all because Hester and Davina are there as well, making her life miserable. When Hester's cruel prank goes terribly wrong, it's actually what sends the three girls back to the magical land of Bernovem. In Bernovem, Kristina is very excited to see her former friend, Prince Werrien. When he invites her to sail with him on his ship to his homeland Tezerel, putting it simply, Kristina can't refuse.
Reunited with her gnome, dwarf, animal, fairy friends ... and best of all, Werrien, things seem like they couldn't get any better for Kristina. But when Werrien becomes fascinated with an unusual seeing stone, the "Black Shard," Kristina is haunted by a ghostlike old hag. Struggling against suspicion, guilt, illness, and ultimately the one who wants to possess her soul, Kristina will see it's in her weakest moment that she will encounter more strength than she has ever known.
Kristina's stay at summer horse camp is horrible to say the least, and it's all because Hester and Davina are there as well, making her life miserable. When Hester's cruel prank goes terribly wrong, it's actually what sends the three girls back to the magical land of Bernovem. In Bernovem, Kristina is very excited to see her former friend, Prince Werrien. When he invites her to sail with him on his ship to his homeland Tezerel, putting it simply, Kristina can't refuse.
Reunited with her gnome, dwarf, animal, fairy friends ... and best of all, Werrien, things seem like they couldn't get any better for Kristina. But when Werrien becomes fascinated with an unusual seeing stone, the "Black Shard," Kristina is haunted by a ghostlike old hag. Struggling against suspicion, guilt, illness, and ultimately the one who wants to possess her soul, Kristina will see it's in her weakest moment that she will encounter more strength than she has ever known.
Victoria Simcox has outdone herself with her sophomore novel, The Black Shard. The second book in her Magic Warble series was exhilarating and as enchanting as the first book. This book is written for middle graders, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and believe it is fun for all ages. I love the world and characters that the author created, but what I love most is how perfect this book is for middle grade kids. My daughter adores it! It’s so wonderful and gives me such peace of mind to know she isn’t reading anything too mature and that the content is 100% suitable for her age. Not only did my kiddo love it, but she has read it twice now, and I’m still seeing her carrying it around everywhere she goes. This does a mother’s heart good! Thank you so much for helping to make readers out of today’s tweens and teens, Victoria! Because of Mckenzie’s devotion to this story, I’m going to turn this review over to her so you can get a real middle grader’s opinion:
Katertot's Review:
I love when I am able to read and finish a book within hours of starting it. This is how it was with The Black Shard. I am in love with this book! There are no words good enough to describe it, but I’ll do my very best.
So, there you have it: Mckenzie Kate and Mom Approved!


About the author:
Victoria was born in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, to an Austrian immigrant mother, and a Dutch immigrant father. She now lives in Western Washington with her husband, Russ and their three children, Toby, Kristina, and William. Her other family members are a Chihuahua, named Pipsy and two cats, named Frodo and Fritz. Besides being an author, Victoria is a home-schooling mother of twelve years and an elementary school art teacher of eleven years. In her spare time, Victoria enjoys managing her two older children's Celtic band. She also loves writing, reading, painting watercolors, hiking, good movies, and just simply hanging out with her family and friends.
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ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a cute magical read. I haven't heard of the first book so I will definitely have to check that out. Awesome review!
ReplyDeleteAnother awesome review under Katertot's belt! So glad you guys have found a MG series that she thoroughly enjoys! :D
ReplyDeleteThis was such a fun post! You both wrote such great reviews. Still really impressed with Katertot's review. I have not heard of this series and it sounds like one I need to look into. Thanks much for your recommendation you two lovelies! I have a great post on the Titanic today with a giveaway as well. Thanke for such a fabulous giveaway. I will email and catch up in a few days. Family still here :)
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wow this sounds fantastic!!! Great review Katertot :) and of course Cheles Bells :) Thanks for the giveaway I hope I win :-P
ReplyDeleteexcellent review baby girl! your writing continually confuses me as to how old you are...you write better than most college kids I know! can't wait for more fantastic reviews from my lovely ladies! :)
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