Chessie Bligh and the Scroll of Andelthor

by Thora Gabriel

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That naggy voice in her head said, "Don't do it".but she did. She ran away from unloving, controlling parents. She switched places with another girl. Now Chessie Bligh lives in an imaginary world, an invisible world, a fantasy world with magic spells. She's stumbled into a lost civilization.the world of elves. Flying horses, murderous wraiths, levitating pyramid stones, gnomes, magical staffs, fantasy rooms, .these are just some of the awe inspiring things Chessie gets to see and experience. But Chessie is unaware that the evil Elf Wizard Nictus lurks nearby. He tries to kidnap her and her puppy, Wuggbert. Nictus is intent upon conquering the lost kingdom to declare himself ruler. Chessie is the key to his success. Follow Chessie's journey. Will she find parental love, a lost civilization, treasure, magical powers? As Chessie and Wuggbert venture down the trail she's about to discover .a painful past .a wondrous future She's coming.the elf is coming.… (more)

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Chessie Bligh is off to boarding school ... or so her parents think! All her life, her parents have been more interested in Chessie as a way to move ahead. Her mother is anxiously awaiting her invitation to the Queen's Christmas party. But when Chessie meets Aelyn at the airport, they hatch a plan. Chessie will go to Sternwaler, a school in the Grand Canyon, and Aelyn will take Chessie's place in London. At Sternwaler, Chessie meets others who are just like her, and together they explore history ... and how the magical powers she possesses can change it. This is a YA fantasy about a young girl who is discovering her elf destiny.

This is a fascinating, though slow, read. The characters are engaging, and you are regularly introduced to two or more at a time. The author offers great detail to help you "see" where you are, but sometimes this is overpowering and you get lost. While I love books with adventure and mystery, the complexity, shifts, and number of characters are overwhelming for a casual read. The reader knows something is going on with Gareth, but it is dragged on too long.

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That naggy voice in her head said, "Don't do it".but she did. She ran away from unloving, controlling parents. She switched places with another girl. Now Chessie Bligh lives in an imaginary world, an invisible world, a fantasy world with magic spells. She's stumbled into a lost civilization.the world of elves. Flying horses, murderous wraiths, levitating pyramid stones, gnomes, magical staffs, fantasy rooms, .these are just some of the awe inspiring things Chessie gets to see and experience. But Chessie is unaware that the evil Elf Wizard Nictus lurks nearby. He tries to kidnap her and her puppy, Wuggbert. Nictus is intent upon conquering the lost kingdom to declare himself ruler. Chessie is the key to his success. Follow Chessie's journey. Will she find parental love, a lost civilization, treasure, magical powers? As Chessie and Wuggbert venture down the trail she's about to discover .a painful past .a wondrous future She's coming.the elf is coming.

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