"North! Or Be Eaten" by Andrew Peterson was a gripping tale!! I can hardly wait to get book one, so that I can read it to the kids before I read this book to them. (Although it was just fine as a book by itself - but I'm also buying the sequel as soon as it comes out!! Not sure if there is one - but there sure should be!!) Boys or girls could love this story. This story had twists and turns everywhere. A great read aloud for the 7-10 year olds, and a fun book for any age who likes fantasy and adventure.
Only problem I found with this book, is that I wasn't crazy about the title or the cover art. I really wondered how good a story it would be. I'm glad I had the opportunity to review this book, because it is so interesting, and I probably wouldn't have picked it up otherwise. I think everyone has different ideas of what is attractive, so I'm ok with what the author wants to do, but in my opinion, don't judge this book by its cover.
The main characters in this story are all part of the Igiby family:
- Grandfather Podo
- Mom Nia
- Three children: Janner, Tink, and Leeli
- Enormous Dog Nugget
- Artham Wingfeather alias Peet the Sock Man
Tink discovers he is the Throne Warden. It is his job to protect his younger brother, Tink, the King of Anniera. This is proving to be quite a challenge considering who they are running from. In the meantime, Tink wonders whether he really wants to be King of Anniera.
"Their escape brings readers to the very brink of Fingap Falls, over the Stony Mountains, and across the Ice Prairies, while villains galore try to stop the Igibys permanently. Fearsome toothy cows and horned hounds return, along with new dangers: a mad man running a fork factory, a den of rockroaches, and majestic talking sea dragons."
'Andrew Peterson’s lovable characters create what FantasyBookCritic.com says made Book One “one of the best fantasy novels in a very long time,” and Book Two contains even more thrills, exploring “themes universal in nature, ranging from the classic good versus evil, to the importance of family, and burdens of responsibility.”'Author Bio:
My copy is making the rounds in my family. Want your own copy to enjoy?!
Comment below by August 24. You'll be glad you did!!
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I am so envious that you already got to read this book! My autographed copy should be on its way here, and I'm anxiously awaiting it. I have the first book as well, and I know your kids would love it. Ethan listened to the audiobook nonstop for two weeks, but we finally had to restrict him to listening only during daylight hours because he was having trouble sleeping at night. :)
Andrew Peterson is also my favorite musical artist, so you should check out his music sometime, too.
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