Kid Lit Blog Hop #12 Review: Kurt Chambers: Truth Teller

 Welcome back folks, great to be on another hop.

Today I would like to share with you a book by a fellow independent publishing friend, Kurt Chambers and his book. 

 http://amzn.com/B006TI8JLY

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/119775

Book Description: 
How could a modern day girl like Charlotte ever envisage that magic really exists? Even with her own vivid imagination, the place for other realms belonged in a child’s fairy tale. Or so she thought, until she stumbled across a hidden curio shop and an even stranger shopkeeper. He gives her a gift that resembles an antique snow dome, but this is not an ordinary globe. The world Charlotte has always known disappears as she’s spirited away into a mystical land.

This is the beginning of a lifelong friendship that changes Charlotte’s life forever. Discovered by a young elf alone in the forest, she embarks on a journey in search of a group of travelling Entertainers. She encounters heart-stopping dangers and real life monsters, but a far greater threat shadows her every move. Even the strength and skill of her new found companions cannot protect her against a ruthless druid assassin. But in this realm, Charlotte is not the vulnerable little girl she thought she was.

 My Review: 

Truth Teller is a dark and mysterious tale about a young girl named Charlotte who comes upon a seemingly harmless snow dome in a little junk shop during her holidays. Little does she know, the old man named Goffer who gave her the dome at no charge, hides many secrets behind his old eyes. Charlotte is unwittingly transported to a dark forest in another realm. A realm with Elves and Druids and Beasts that roam the forest and Charlotte finds herself in grave danger. Thankfully a young Elf named Elderfield comes to her aid. Together with Elder's father Middleton, they embark on a quest to find the mysterious Goffer, to seek his help to return Charlotte to her own realm. Dangers lurk at every turn and Elder becomes a true friend and protector to Charlotte as the mystery of the Truth Teller is revealed.

This was a rich and intricate story with dark fantasy elements, some violence and very real and endearing characters. I enjoyed this first book which I believe has set the scene for the further adventures of Charlotte and Elder when she returns to the realm.

I would recommend this to older middle grade ages 10-13 due to its dark elements and vivid descriptions.

I was given a copy of this book by the Author in exchange for an honest review.

About Kurt: 

 I live in the UK in the county of Hertfordshire, have done all my life. I’m married with three children and three grandchildren. I’ve known my wife since we went to infant school. We used to walk home together at about the age of eight and have been together as a couple for over twenty eight years. It’s the ultimate childhood romance story. My wife is, and always has been my best friend, and the one person in the world I trust the most. Aww, I hear you say, and I guess you’re right. Life is hard, and having a life-long friend to share it with does make it much easier. I’m a young granddad, which is great fun. I absolutely adore children. So much so, that I worked as a volunteer for about six years helping to run the Stevenage 17th Brownie pack. I’m still a member of the Girl Guiding Association, though not an active member at any more. Kids are cool. They can teach us adults so much if only we would take the time to listen to them. Working with children is what inspired me to start writing in the first place. Kids books obviously. I haven’t always been a writer. I spent most of my life working in the building trade as a carpenter. I actually wrote most of my first fantasy series, Truth Teller, whilst at work at the side of the road in a builder’s van. It was the only place I could get piece and quiet from my crazy household. And believe me, my house is a crazy place to live.

How to connect with Kurt: 

Goodreads:  http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5444439.Kurt_Chambers

Blog:  http://geniusborderinginsanity.blogspot.com/

Twitter: emailmanROCKS
Where to find his book:  http://amzn.com/B006TI8JLY

He has the second book in the series due out soon and quite a few other Middle Grade books in the works so, be sure to stop by his blog and say hi.

But wait, there's more...

Kurt has kindly offered a copy of Truth Teller from Smashwords to one of my blog visitors.



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Catch you on the hop folks, and be prepared, we have another jem for Post Office Book Review, brought to you again by desperate to reach 100 links, stay tuned folks........

Julie  



Welcome to the 12th Kid Lit Blog Hop. We did it! We hit 100 links once again! Thanks to all of YOU, we are developing a thriving community of bloggers and authors who love to share their favorite kids books. Last time, there were so many links to fantastic posts about children's books, literacy, and favorites lists. Lots of variety! As you can see from our header, we are taking some time off for our Spring Break. That means that all the posts, tweets, and shares you see or have seen since mid-March are all automatically being posted. I will be responding to emails and comments upon my return at the start of April. But, just because WE are on break, doesn't mean the rest of our wonderful KidLit community can't connect once more for the Kid Lit Blog Hop. Happy Hopping everyone and enjoy the Hop!

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