Heir Of The Forgotten Realm

BTSYA: Heir of the Forgotten Realm is a fantasy story suitable for middle school students. This simple tale had very little I disliked. I did have a little trouble with the unique names. The kings, lords, and nobles were difficult to keep separate as different people; the names were foreign and sounded rather alike in their style. This was a very minor detail that distracted me while reading, though. The story is captivating. The intense start throws the reader directly into the middle of an internal conflict with Lukas. It caught my attention and kept me reading for hours until I finished. I wanted to find out what exactly the conflict was and how he eventually solved it. I also admired the lessons at the end of the book. Though the lessons were ones parents are most likely to teach to their children, I feel that lessons taught and enforced by books are more likely to be retained. On the whole, I really enjoyed reading Heir of the Forgotten Realm. I would definitely purchase this book for my middle school friends to read.
Robbinsdale student: This book couldn't keep my interest; I kept falling asleep.

This story is valuable from several perspectives. First, it will engage readers because of the fantasy and adventure. Yet it goes beyond that by offering substance and opportunities for the readers to think about what is happening and what THEY would do.