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Reviews of Erec
Rex: The Search for
Truth
"I
have been a big fan of Kaza’s books since her first one, but her
third,
The Search for Truth,
is amazing. It’s hilarious, spellbinding, and heartwarming at
the same time. I couldn’t put it down, straight through to the
jaw-dropping ending. Everyone will love this book!"
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Devon Werkheiser, “Ned,” star of
Nickelodeon’s popular daily sitcom
Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide
“Erec
Rex is a treasure chest
of a story that’s overflowing with magic and mystery. Every page is
loaded with imaginative surprises for young Erec, and for the
readers who join him on his adventure.”
-
D.J. MacHale, Author
The
Pendragon series (Simon and Schuster)
"Kaza
Kingsley is one of my favorite authors, and the
Erec Rex
series is a must-read for
every child and adult on the planet.
Book 3, The Search for Truth, does an amazing thing: it improves on the first two, which were
already brilliant. Kingsley does an amazing job of mixing the
perfect amounts of humor, adventure, mystery, and imagination.
Read Erec Rex.
Now. You'll love every minute of it."
-
James Dashner,
Author
The 13th Reality (Shadow
Mountain Press)
“Thirteen-year-old Erec continues his struggle to
fulfill the necessary quests to become king of Alypium. If Erec
fails, the evil Stain triplets will inherit the throne and hand over
power to the cruel Shadow Prince, ending life as they know it for
the people of Alypium and Upper Earth. Erec and his friends must
discover the nature of his quests, decipher the cryptic messages of
the Fates, and then complete the insanely difficult tasks asked of
them. Erec travels to other countries and realms and goes into his
past as well, where he discovers several shocking truths. Along the
way, he contends with the Stain triplets, the Shadow Prince, and a
possible traitor in his circle of trusted friends.
This third series entry is even more creative and
intense than the first two. The action is continuous, from the first
scene where Erec begins turning into a dragon in the supermarket to
the informative ending. This book is also darker than its
predecessors, with more violence and gruesome imagery. The
characters are developing nicely, with plenty of faults to offset
their bravery and ingenuity. Abundant humor keeps readers laughing
even as some of the scarier moments leave them gasping. Kingsley’s
vast array of magical gadgets continues to thrill as do her oddball
secondary characters. This imaginative universe will delight and
enthrall readers of young adult fantasy and have them eagerly
awaiting the next installment.”
- Heather Pittman,
Editor
VOYA (8/08)
"Young
adult fantasy has a new king and his name is Erec Rex. Erec is a
true hero - courageous, charismatic, and smart. Kaza's new book,
Search for Truth, takes her characters to new heights with
exciting and creative quests. It’s a thrilling tale that drew me
in quickly and wouldn't let go"
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P.J. Haarsma, Author
The Softwire series (Candlewick Press)
"The young
quester with dragon’s eyes undertakes Tasks Three and Four of the
Twelve with which he’s been charged in this third episode, and
learns a little more about his true family to boot. Struggling as
much with his own doubt and anger as with a previously met set of
dangerous adversaries, Erec makes a familiar yet winning protagonist
whose character continues to mature as he faces both tough decisions
and an array of life-threatening challenges. Kingsley keeps her
tongue firmly in cheek; along the way Erec has a conversation with
the three anything-but-solemn Fates (“We were so expecting you”),
for instance, and though he can receive his quests by sticking his
arm into the fetid but mystical “Al’s Well,” which looks remarkably
like a toilet, anyone else who tries pulls out something else. The
author’s tale continues to tumble along briskly and will please fans
of the less earnest fantasists."
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Mary-Kate Figur, Editorial Coordinator
Kirkus Reviews (10/1/08)
"Kaza
Kingsley has outdone herself with
The Search for Truth, and Erec Rex has come into his own as a standout
character in the world of young adult fantasy. This latest tale
is packed with adventure, humor, and a delightful imagination
that will keep you entranced."
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J.S. Lewis, Author
The Grey Griffins series (Scholastic)
"The
Search for Truth
is another heart-stopping work of literature by
Kaza Kingsley. I couldn't wait to get to the next page! There were
so many plot twists and surprises; I didn't know what to do with
myself! I
loved it."
-
Allen Alvarado, “Lex,” star of
Discovery Kids popular sitcom
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