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Children’s fantasy soars to a higher dimension in this delightful book! R. K. Mortenson fills these pages with the classic elements of this genre, but adds some Christian truths that cleverly connect the story to real life.

Landon Snow is an eleven-year-old boy with a lot of questions. His pursuit of truth gives him a love of books. When his family takes a trip to visit his grandparents, Landon looks forward to two things: eating his Grandma’s lemon bars and visiting their town’s gigantic library. However, when his Grandpa gets injured, Landon starts to think about the nature of accidents. He wonders if life itself is nothing more than chance.

The answer to this question comes in the form of a magical adventure. A door opens that leads him into the Book of Meanings. After being rescued by a chessboard knight, Landon finds himself riding a real horse that gallops into the next part of the journey. The fantasy world that he encounters is unique, refreshing, and a lot of fun! Every character contributes something to his quest, and every page takes him a little closer to the truth.

It’s abundantly clear that the author knows both this genre and his audience. Imagination is the vehicle that takes readers on an expedition of excitement. The dialogue is filled with humor, puns, and some thought-provoking ideas coming from curious characters. As with any adventure, there is danger, enemies, and some paths that should be followed.

Yet, the most wonderful thing about this book is that Landon’s fall into fantasy will help build up the faith of young readers. Landon Snow and the Auctor's Riddle is an excellent beginning to a new series that offers more than just entertainment. -- Joyce Handzo, Christian Book Previews

Related Authors

• R. K. Mortenson

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