Author Ken Ramirez Receives U.K. Blether Reviews Gold Award

Blether Gold Award given to American author Ken Ramirez for the first book of his fatasy novel Gift of the Ancient Grove.

(PRWEB) February 24, 2005 -- Author Ken Ramirez, of the children's fantasy genre book, Gift of the Ancient Grove, received the 'The Blether Gold Award' from Blether Book Review in the U.K. The Blether Gold Award is given to books that are a truly exceptional read, the finest example of a genre, a book with which the reviewer can find no fault, and which will usually have a universal appeal.

Genre: Childrens Fiction

Title: Gift of the Ancient Grove

Author: Ken Ramirez

Rating: 10/10 (Ratings explained)

Review

Gift of the Ancient Grove is book one of the Naidas Quest Trilogy and this reviewer cant wait to read book two. Author Ken Ramirez has a fanciful, imaginative writing style that enchants the reader and draws them into the world of gnomes, fairies and elves.

The story opens with Mesha and Dora, two healer gnomes saving the life of a comical newt. Bristo, Zern and Rondo, three male gnomes are attempting to help an elk that wants no part of their antics. The gnomes are the healers of the forest creatures and most valuable to the lives of all who live there. Far away, a beautiful Queen and a handsome King fear for the lives of their people who are dying of a mysterious illness. The Queen travels to the village of the gnomes and asks for help.

No story is complete without the evil witch and Celina the dark maiden is indeed evil. She plots with the trolls to take over the kingdom and captures the gnomes to do her bidding. Mesha and Bristos daughter, Naida is the most powerful healer amongst the gnomes. She goes on a quest in search of her parents. Accompanied by her lynx, Mikki and her best friend, Randin she sets off on the adventure of a lifetime. The settings are quaint and described in enchanting detail. The characters are loveable and comical.

Author, Ken Ramirez special talent for story telling shines brightly throughout this whimsical novel. Illustrations contributed by Boni Metcalf and the author, sprinkled throughout, add interest to the chapters. Children of all ages will love the colorful characters and the vivid imagery of Gift of the Ancient Grove. Allbooks Reviews highly recommends this book for any family, school or community library. To repeat, this reviewer cant wait to continue the quest.

Reviewer: Shirley Roe, Allbooks Reviews.

Title: Gift of the Ancient Grove

Author: Ken Ramirez

Publisher: Publish America

ISBN: 1-4137-1814-0

Pages: 184

Price: $16.95

Category: Fiction / Fantasy

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