California author does it again: Ken Ramirez has another hit Children's Book

Shirley Roe

October 06, 2005

Review by Allbooks Reviews

Genre: Fiction (Fantasy)

Title: Beyond the Red Mountains Book Two of the Naida’s Quest Trilogy

AUTHOR: Ken Ramirez

Hayden, a young princess of the wood elves, begins a dangerous journey that almost ends her life. Be it luck or fate, Naida and Randin, along with Mikki, Naida’s pet lynx, find her mortally wounded and with their healing skills, bring Hayden back to health. Naida, and Randin, gnomes from the other side of the mountains, are on a quest to find Naida’s parents, but take it upon themselves to return Hayden to her home and family. This seemingly simple task becomes an adventure beyond their wildest dreams and beyond their limited experience with the outside world. They encounter trolls and humans, sprites and dwarves in situations that challenge their knowledge and skills, but they meet each new challenge with the exuberance of youth, winning the hearts of readers of all ages.

This beautifully crafted tale was written by Ken Ramirez, author of Gift of the Ancient Grove, his first in this series. Vivid descriptions of characters and settings, of battles and near escapes allow the reader to experience this story as though part of the little band that travels the Red Mountains. Detailed illustrations, by Boni Metcalf, grace the beginning of each chapter.

I highly recommend this book to all readers who love the fantasy world of fairies, gnomes and trolls, though it is of an appropriate reading level for children ages 8 to 12 years. This is also an excellent story for young readers who are thwarted by the massive volumes of other modern fantasies. Beyond The Red Mountains is just the right length to keep the reader riveted to its pages and eager, as I am, to read about Naida and Randin’s next adventures.

Reviewer: Elaine Fuhr, Allbooks Reviews

Title: Beyond the Red Mountains Book Two of the Naida’s Quest Triogy

Author: Ken Ramirez

Publisher: PublishAmerica

ISBN: 1-4137-4668-3

Pages: 167

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Shirley Roe

Author and managing editor of Allbooks Reviews, Shirley Roe is also an award winning poet. Shirley's first novel, Dreams and Nightmares: The Martha Whittaker Story was released in 2004 and rereleased in 2011 followed by her second historical fiction, A Call to Faith and Freedom in 2005. The Whittaker Family Reunion was released in 2008. Return to Whittakerville in 2009 and Snow Eagle in 2010.Shirley has been guest speaker at several schools and literary groups and strives to encourage and support new authors. She spends time between her home in Canada and North Florida and travels extensively. Watch for 4 more historical fiction novels soon.

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