By: J.R. Parks
In a distant but recognizable future, where interdimensional travel and dream travel intersect, a young girl from Earth One, Rella Deveraux-PenSword, is called upon to protect and defend Hleo: a very special, enchanted refuge for children who need protection and healing. In order to help defend Hleo, Rella must stop Archimago (the shape-shifting story thief) and his menacing miscreations, The Swadowsplitters, from destroying The Wondercurrent: the source of life and hope for all who remain under Hleo's protection.
When Rella's own parents (who are part of a secret alliance of story keepers) go missing, she is forced to flee her home. AS she flees, she is mysteriously transported to Hleo, where she finds a magic scroll and a secret message with a mission specifically meant for her. To fulfill her mission, Rella teams up with a fellowship of four other children (Eurie, Quinn, Scarlett, and Sebastian) and an assortment of wild and whimsical animals, including Thalas (a giant, strong-willed hawk with metallic feathers), Alister ( a sleepy, sleepy bear who resides halfway in and out of trees), and Menagerie (a chameleon-tiger with a sacred family lineage).
The Wondercurrent, a family-friendly fantasy, is the first book in the Rella PenSword and the Red Notebooks series.
My Thoughts:
I read this to my 8-year-old daughter at night before bed. It had interesting characters that had great potential, but it felt confusing and kind of all over the place. It also could have moved a little faster. We read the entire book hoping to come to a conclusion but it will evidently have another book at some time in the future.
I gave it two hearts because it just didn't draw either of us in and I probably won't be reading the next book.
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