Praise for Arcanaland Series Book 1, Far From Shandesto... "Far From Shandesto" is a sweeping tale of fantasy and magic (and horrible, horrible meals... though, I have to admit, I might give scrambled eggs and candy bars a try sometime). It begins on the outskirts of El Paso, by the Bridge of the Americas, in a town haunted by the disappearance of three local boys four years prior. Whispered rumors persist that they must have been captured and killed, that some powerful killer stalks the woods behind Shandesto High and lurks in wait for more bones and fat to add to his macabre statuary littered amongst the trees. Everyone now avoid the woods... everyone except our intrepid heroes. The likable but flawed teens -- Sofia, Jen, Rob, and Holly, the new girl -- brave the woods to steal a trophy souvenir from Madame Elizondo, the fortuneteller. They soon discover, however, that the real danger lies not in Shandesto, but through the portal to Arcanaland, a mystical land on another plane and home to a dizzying array of magical realms (like Coldania, Roundtable, Mana, Animalya, and Samhain), and an even more dizzying array of characters (including Fedelm, El Colgado, a host of gnomes, the Lady de los Muertos, and the ghost of Father Andrew). In this, the first book of the series, they find themselves reunited with the missing boys, and together they must all find a way to navigate the wondrous but dangerous realms of Arcanaland if they ever hope to find a way home. Following along on their adventures is a thrilling and imaginative romp, one I look forward to continuing in future books! Note: this large print book is set in 16 pt. Georgia font." -- Reviewed by Mook, 4.9.2016
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