Kendra Kandlestar and the Search for Arazeen [Paperback]

A QUEST FOR PEACE . . .Every good wizard of Een undertakes the search to find Arazeen, a mythical state of peace and wonder. But young Kendra Kandlestar only cares about finding her long-lost family???something she believes she can do by locating the fabled City on the Storm. However, all is not what it seems at the mysterious castle in the clouds and after a devastating attack leaves Kendra weak and empty, she is ready to give up on everything. But war is coming. As Shuuunga the Unger witch marches upon the Land of Een with an army of monsters, thousands strong, Kendra must somehow find the power within to stand up for her people???and herself.Peek in between the cracks of here and there to discover Een, an ancient land born long ago, when magic still danced on the wind. The Eens come in many shapes and sizes, though it is safe to say that they are mostly small, mostly friendly, and???mostly of all???afraid of the outside world. Except for Kendra Kandlestar.The plucky eleven-year-old with seven braids yearns for something more in life???and she gets it when she is chosen by the Orb of Een to go in search of the Box of Whispers, an enchanted chest that is said to guard her people???s most valuable treasure.Accompanied by a peculiar cast of characters including the ornery Uncle Griffinskitch, Honest Oki the mouse, and Trooogul the troll-like Unger, Kendra soon finds herself caught up in a chain of events that lead her to discover what has become of her long-lost family and to unravel the mystery surrounding the ancient feud between the Eens and the monsters of the outside world.Her quest takes her to dungeons, mazes, and even a gladiator arena where all manner of mythical creatures fight for survival. Through it all Kendra struggles to understand the power of Een magic???and herself. Lee Edward Fodi flawlessly mixes magic, monsters and mystery for his readers. This family-friendly series . . . is filled with thought-provoking issues . . . will entertain readers of all›