Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Water Keep (Farworld #1)
Land Keep (Farworld #2)
by J. Scott Savage
Goodreads Blurb (Farworld #1):
Other people may see thirteen-year-old Marcus Kanenas as an outcast and a nobody, but he sees himself as a survivor and a dreamer. In fact, his favorite dream is of a world far away, a world where magic is as common as air, where animals tell jokes, and where trees beg people to pick their fruit. He even has a name for this place-Farworld.
When Marcus magically travels to Farworld, he meets Kyja, a girl without magic in a world where spells, charms, and potions are everywhere, and Master Therapass, a master wizard who has kept a secret hidden for thirteen years, a secret that could change the fate of two worlds.
But the Dark Circle has learned of Master Therapass's secret and their evil influence and power are growing. Farworld's only hope is for Marcus and Kyja to find the mythical Elements-water, land, air, and fire-and convince them to open a drift between the worlds.
As Kyja and Marcus travel to Water Keep, they must face the worst the evil Dark Circle can throw at them--Summoners, who can command the living and the dead; Unmakers, invisible creatures that can destroy both body and soul; and dark mages known as Thrathkin S'Bae. Along the way, Marcus and Kyja will discover the truth about their own heritage, strength of their friendship, and the depths of their unique powers.
The Farworld series is a good one. There are currently two titles available: Water Keep and Land Keep, both of which are amazing stories. My 13 year old and I have read and enjoyed them both (him, several times!). I love the worlds and creatures Savage has created here, as well as the depth of the storyline. Layers of plot keep us riveted and guessing all the way through. These are a wonderful MG choice for readers ready for longer, more deeply developed stories.
Happy Monday!
32 comments:
It looks like a fun read, I'll have to check them out.
I will certainly check these out, looks good.
Yvonne.
I love these covers!
I just bought this for my son. Sounds like it might be a bit above him and I'll need to read it to him. On a side note - I've met Jeff Savage and he's a very nice guy. I'm glad you're doing this series. I'm currently working on a mid-grade so I need to read more books at this level.
Even though I don't typically read MG, I agree with Sara. These covers are pretty freaking awesome!!
Side note: 5 weeks until pitchers and catchers report!!
O they sound cool and have gorgeous epic covers.
Oh, interesting. I'm always on the lookout for good MG for my son, and he's getting into fantasy, so these might be good ones for him. Thanks for the review!
oh man, those covers are AMAZING!
I would pick these up on the covers alone
I heart J. Scott Savage. His worlds a re amazing. His writing YANKS me into those worlds and I just don't wanna leave. :)
I heart you too, bff. And prayer power is hitting on HEAVY DUTY!
What beautiful covers! I always love your book recommendations. I find myself nodding and saying "Yep, will have to read that!" whenever I find one of your posts. Thanks, Shannon!
The journeys in these books sound fantastic
thanks for the review! These look really neat!
You point us to the best of the middle grades! I always love checking in to see ones I haven't read. Yet.
OOOwweee! More tasty reads!
Is school in full swing again, Shannon?
Hi! Thanks for stopping by my place.
That cover art is GORGEOUS!
I love that you're featuring MG! It does need more attention. This looks like a great series!
Shannon,
These books look awesome. I love the covers, most of all, I love that its a middle grade fantasy. I will definitely check this out.
Nutschell
P.S.
Love your blog!
I'd read those just for the covers, but the story sounds fantastic too. I'm always looking for good MG, since that's mainly what I write.
hi miss shannon! wow those books sound pretty exciting for sure. yikes more piled on my wanna read list. ack!
...hugs from lenny
Beautiful covers!! I could just gawp at them all day!! Thanks for the info and the review!! Take care
x
Yea, for middle grade! Always great to find more great reads for that bracket! Thanks!
Thanks so much for the mention. And I'm so glad you enjoyed the first two books in the series. I hope to have the third book, Air Keep finished soon.
Scott
Aw, both of those covers are so cute. Thanks for the recommend!
Sounds like a winner for so many reasons! Great pick :O)
Thanks for the reviews - the books look really fun to read.
My daughter loved Fablehaven. I keep trying to get her to read JS's books, but nothing yet.
Thanks! I'll have to check these out :)
Not my reading level, but those are really cool covers.
Love the covers. My 11 yo might be interested in them. He's fussy about the fantasy he reads.
Yay! Another couple of books to add to my son's reading list. Thanks!
Hi. I found your blog through Lenny's blog. Glad I did. Looks great. BTW, Good review. My son loved these books. I know the author, and he's a great gu--totally willing to help out a fellow writer. I review MG and YA books too. My blog is idevourkidbooks.blogspot.com
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