The Riverton family is on vacation exploring a cave in
Arizona when all of a sudden the whole family hears the walls start shaking and then the roof collapses. When they open their eyes they are no longer in a dark
cave, but they are in a whole new land. As they try to walk towards where they guess
civilization will be they come to the realization that Ryan and Aaron seem to have
changed. Aaron is only twelve, but is able to move large rocks around without any
problem, and fourteen-year-old Ryan seems to be harnessing electricity.
When they stumble upon Throll, a ranger and the Protector General of Trimoria, he believes their story of coming from a different land
and takes them home. There the Rivertons learn about the land that
they are now a part of, and in the days that follow they begin to live in a
lifestyle very different from their one back home. Mr. Riverton has always been
obsessed with blacksmiths and even created his own “smithy” back home. Now he
is going to be the new town blacksmith, and he could not be happier. As the
family settles into their new life it turns out that Ryan and Aaron aren’t the
only one with special powers, and before long it becomes clear that the
Rivertons aren’t in the lands of Trimoria by accident.
The land seems so old fashioned, but is also
filled with magical creatures. The evil wizard, Azazel, rules the land through
fear and punishment, and now he has a reason to send his guards to Throll’s
house. What is Azazel after?
What
exactly can the Rivertons do with their special powers? Will it be possible for Azazel to be
defeated? Are the Rivertons up to the task and why have they ended up in
Trimoria?
Read this fantastic fantasy to
find out!
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I just finished reading Heirs
of Prophecy by Michael A. Rothman, and it's a wonderful fantasy
adventure. I liked the Rivertons right
away and thought their family dynamics seemed realistic. It would certainly be
a lot easier being stranded in a strange land with your whole family! The pace
of the story is excellent. The author created
a magical new world with creatures that I could easily picture and a storyline
that I thought about when I wasn’t reading. Whenever magic is involved-
anything can happen! I loved learning about the characters’ special powers and
watching them discover how to control these new gifts. It was great to see the way the Rivertons
changed both together and independently in their new home. I liked the way they adjusted to living in a
time period that seemed so old fashioned, but in a way they seemed less stressed
and happier. I think that this book
would be great for kids in grades 4-8. Anyone that likes a fantasy story will
fall into the pages of this wonderful book and go on an adventure that will
stay with them after they turn the last page. I look forward to reading the
next book in the series, Tools of the
Prophecy because I can’t wait to see what happens next!
Has anyone else read Heirs
of Prophecy by Michael A. Rothman? Or have you read another book by this author? We would love to hear your
thoughts.
Happy Reading!
~L
Sounds like a great story and a perfect fit for my classroom! Thanks for the tip - this one's new to me :)
ReplyDeleteJemi- I bet your students will love this! :) ~L
DeleteI can see where this would appeal to young boys, especially those who are reluctant readers. It borrows a bit too much from other stories for my taste, but it seems perfect for its intended audience (and I'm way too old and grumpy for that demographic! lol). Good luck to both author and readers. :-)
ReplyDeleteLexa- Definitely appealing to boys and girls. The author definitely included details that made the story unique. Fans of fantasy will be very happy. :) Thanks for stopping by! ~L
DeleteThis sounds AWESOME! I love fantasy! :D
ReplyDeleteErik- I bet you will really get into this book! :) ~L
DeleteLove a good middle grade fantasy! This one sounds great.
ReplyDeleteLee- It is an awesome MG fantasy! :) ~L
DeleteThis reminds me of another book, but I can't think of the title right now.
ReplyDeleteKelly- Thanks for stopping by! :) ~L
DeleteI haven't read him. Sounds like he spins out wonderful stories.
ReplyDeleteM. Pax- He does spin a wonderful story here and I can't wait to read the next one! :) ~L
DeleteI haven't read or heard of the book before, but it looks great.
ReplyDeleteCherie- Glad to introduce you to a new book. It is a lot of fun! :) ~L
DeleteI haven't read this or anything else by this author, but plan to put this on my list. I am continually amazed at the new, creative magical fantasies that come out. What incredible writers there are out there. Now, if only there was more time in the day to read them all :)
ReplyDeletePaul R. Hewlett
Paul- I think you will really enjoy this one. It is a great fantasy and very fast paced. I wish I had more time in the day to do all the reading I want to do too! :) ~L
DeleteLooks like a great read for young boys!
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Nas- Definitely a great read! :) ~L
DeleteSounds like a good one!
ReplyDeleteCharlotte- It is! Thanks for stopping by! :) ~L
DeleteHaven't read this book, but it does sound good... I actually have a couple of nephews how would love this... will have to recommend it to them. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTfwalsh- I hope your nephews enjoy it! :) ~L
DeleteI haven't read this, but it sure sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteMedeia- It is! :) ~L
DeleteI've not read it, but it sounds really interesting. Thanks for your excellent review.
ReplyDeleteBarbara- So glad you enjoyed the review! It is an interesting book. :) ~L
DeleteSounds like an interesting book. Thanks for sharing it with everyone.
ReplyDeleteAlex- It is a great read! :) ~L
DeleteI haven't even heard of it, but it seems really cool.
ReplyDeleteLibby- It is a cool book. Thanks for stopping by! :) ~L
DeleteAnother great review. Whenever you review a book it always makes me want to read it and this one is no exception. Sounds like a great fantasy story that would appeal to middle grade students since they are so in to that genre.
ReplyDeleteAnna Maria- Thanks for your kind words. I am so glad my reviews make you want to read the books we share. This is a wonderful fantasy adventure! :) ~L
DeleteSounds like a really sweet read! I can't imagine having something like that happen with my whole family, I'll admit :)
ReplyDeleteMeradeth- Having your whole family on the adventure would take away some of the stress and homesickness- that is for sure.:) It is a great read! ~L
DeleteSounds like a fun fantasy adventure
ReplyDeleteBrandi- Definitely! :) ~L
DeleteI love love love books where the characters find themselves in another land!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so good!
Patty- Then you will love this one! :) ~L
DeleteHave you guys ever imagined being transported to a different land in a different period? This book sounds like a dream written out for us.
ReplyDeleteCute, cute storyline. Sounds like a must-read for me.
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