|
| |
Home
Contact Us
More Fun Stuff
March 7, 2009
This is a peculiar little
collection of stories for adolescent readers (and I mean
peculiar as a very good thing!). They center around the
adventures of the Rhythm Maiden, a river spirit, and her
family, some of whom travel quite a ways away in their
journeying. It’s a mythos created by the author, but in the
grand tradition of complex mythologies that include a good
deal of symbolism, as well as the ability to carry cultural
values and teachings. The stories are set in a faerie-tinged
fantasy world where magic is as common as the air you
breathe–but has consequences as well!
The rhythm of the stories, if
you will, reminds me very much of mythologies from cultures
where the oral tradition is the primary form of
communication. This sometimes makes them a little odd to
read, particularly when it comes to the dialogue between
characters. However, when read aloud, the cadence makes a
lot more sense (which also makes subsequent reading better
as well). While the book is meant for middle-grade readers,
most of them could be told to younger children as well
(there are a few with a bit of material, such as allusions
to domestic abuse, that may be a bit much for the really
young ones). .. And, as an adult, I found the stories to be
an excellent break from the more serious nonfiction reading
I do for school and so forth!...
Five pawprints out of
five. by Lupa, Pagan Book Review
The following reviews
appear on Amazon.com:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun fantasy for teens,
December 19, 2011
John
Orlando's charming and engaging book for
late-grade-schoolers to middle-schoolers
proves that his own inner child is alive
and well. In "The Drums of Legenderry" a
cast of very long-lived elfin characters
unifies a series of episodes, traveling
desert kingdoms, foiling giants, and
gamboling through enchanted forests over
thousands of years. Orlando puts his own
contemporary spin on familiar fairy
tales, while adding some cleverly
devised myths of his own. Find out how
human beings acquired our sense of
rhythm, why the willow tree weeps, and
how the stars and planets came to be.
The tone of the tales ranges from solemn
and mysterious to laugh-out-loud wacky.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love these characters!,
November 23, 2011
These
tales are infectious, where you think
about the characters and their travels
throughout the day after reading. Yes,
it's probably written for kids, but the
tales present life challenges that most
anyone can relate to - even if those in
the story are not only people but elfs,
giants, faeries, and spirits. Lots of
magic, myths, and food for the
imagination.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Delightful!, November
16, 2011
The Drums of Legenderry is part fantasy,
part fable, part myth, and all charming.
The magical landscape and clever
characters in these stories are sure to
appeal to kids' imaginations, and the
hints of lessons learned through
adventure are sure to warm parents'
hearts.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliantly imaginative,
November 15, 2011
The Drums
of Legenderry is a deeply imaginative
book, chock-full of wild adventures and
magic. My favorite characters are the
tricksters, Jocco and Shado, with their
brilliant illusions and knack for
getting into trouble. But who wouldn't
also love the Rhythm Maiden herself? If
you want to immerse yourself in a vivid
otherworld, with its own characters,
adventures, and challenges, this is the
book for you. And let's not forget that
it's filled with music -- magical
drumming. Highly recommended for kids
who love mythological stories.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Rhythmical Adventure,
November 14, 2011
A
fascinating and very imaginative quick
read. The drum and water rhythms entice
the reader into a magical world of elfin
spirits, giants and the village people
who interact with them. Characters often
act to care for and help each other. A
fun and meaningful book !!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Magical, November 1,
2011
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drums + Kids = Life,
October 31, 2011
A
beautiful, fun book that brings drums
and kids together. Drums come from the
heartbeat first - what a great thing for
young people to read.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Enter a Whole New Realm,
October 30, 2011
The Drums
of Legenderry is fun and imaginative.
It's a book kids can grow with--from you
reading the stories aloud to the kids
reading them themselves, as the
collection is sure to become a family
favorite.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Magic world, October
29, 2011
I reread
"the Drums of Legenderry" again over the
last few days. Good, imaginative...
Builds a magic world that is a good
break from our own, with great lessons
for children. This book could plant
dreams.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ralph Carlson, October
29, 2011
Reading
this fiction was a wonderful journey for
me and full of surprises. It's not only
good reading for young adults but for us
adults as well. Take the journey.
|
|
Available at:
Amazon
Kindle Store ,
Barnes & Noble Nook
, and
IBook
|
