Reviewed by Olivia
Rating: High Five!
Who I'd Recommend to: Fans of My Diary from the Edge of the World, the Wings of Fire series, the Magyk series, the Toymaker's Apprentice, and the Fablehaven series.
Synopsis (from Amazon):
Young mouse Calib Christopher dreams of becoming a Knight of the Round Table. For generations, his family has led the mice who live just out of sight of the humans, defending Camelot from enemies both big and small. But when Calib and his friend Cecily discover that a new threat is gathering—one that could catch even the Two-Leggers unaware—it is up to them to unmask the real enemy, unite their forces, and save the castle they all call home.
Rating: High Five!
Who I'd Recommend to: Fans of My Diary from the Edge of the World, the Wings of Fire series, the Magyk series, the Toymaker's Apprentice, and the Fablehaven series.
Synopsis (from Amazon):
Young mouse Calib Christopher dreams of becoming a Knight of the Round Table. For generations, his family has led the mice who live just out of sight of the humans, defending Camelot from enemies both big and small. But when Calib and his friend Cecily discover that a new threat is gathering—one that could catch even the Two-Leggers unaware—it is up to them to unmask the real enemy, unite their forces, and save the castle they all call home.
Thoughts: This book pulled me right in from the start and never let go! (I seriously forced myself to stay awake later because this was so good). For whatever reason, I (sadly) normally have low expectations for the books I'm offered to review, but A TAIL OF CAMELOT far exceded those expectations. I was pleasantly surprised by the engaging writing and dynamic characters. Calib is an extremely likable protaganist who's very relatable - the perfect hero for a book like this. The other characters were also all very memorable. I loved the way this book was set up as well - part of the story told through Calib's eyes, part told through Galahad's (Lancelot's son) eyes. The mystery that developed throughout the story added a lot of suspense, making this an extremely gripping read. A TAIL OF CAMELOT has a wonderful moral message, too, but I liked how the reader isn't hit over the head with it. In general, my favorite part about A TAIL OF CAMELOT was the overall creativity. The idea that the battle between good and evil in Camelot is also being fought by Camelot's animals is pure genius. And the adventurous aspect of this book was spot-on as well, making this a fantastic, exciting read for kids of all ages.
All in all, definitely one of my favorite books this year!
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. All thoughts are my own.
All in all, definitely one of my favorite books this year!
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. All thoughts are my own.
(note: we just reached our 100th review!)
