Shrinking Forward
By Nathalie Leblanc
The vile wizard Edgar has destroyed Fairmont Island, which was once ruled by the kind and benevolent Queen Marina, a faerie. After Edgar destroyed her beautiful homeland, and set fire to the trees, he deposed the queen and imprisoned her people, the Magical Flyers. Like tiny human beings with wings, or elves, the Flyers lost their happy days and were cruelly incarcerated in silver cages, and physically forced into helping the notorious wizard rebuild Marina's castle to his liking. The elderly Edgar is obsessed with finding The Book of Faeyess, a tome that explains how the Magical Flyers can live so long -- a book like no other, this mysterious and elusive work carries the secret to the mystery of longevity. And Edgar must find it soon to prolong his life, which is coming to an end because of his advancing age.
One day shy of 13 Samantha is insecure about her position in the family. Her two brothers are biologically related to their father but she is not. Her father favours the boys and they tease her mercilessly. To add insult to injury, she has entered puberty, struggles with acne and low self-esteem, and her family has forgotten her birthday! What a perfect time for Samantha to take off on an adventure with her best friend Catherine.
The two girls explore a haunted house, find a magic coat, and suddenly discover a passage into another world where although they are only in seventh grade, they are in charge of saving Marina and the Mystical Flyers. The fate of Fairmont Island lies in their young hands.
Shrinking Forward is rife with unique characters, innovative concepts, and enchanting ideas. The book has a powerful message for young people: “Smaller creatures have moved mountains. Size is no limitation! One’s own will decides what one is capable of doing!” Marina tells the girls. If you’re looking for suspense, action, a classic battle between good and evil, and a dab of romance, this delightful book will not disappoint.
Reviewed by,Sigrid Macdonald.She is a book coach, a manuscript evaluator, and the author of three books. She resides in Ottawa, Ontario.
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Nathalie Wow! very interesting! and I can't hardly wait to read your book, yes your book sounds very inspiring. Love you Mom oxoxoxo
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