Daring Quests of Mystics [Paperback]

Shirley Cheng (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 6, 2005

Thousands of people of all ranks and ages flood into King Fulacian's castle for charming Princess Sophia's seventeenth birthday. Dancing, music, and feasting of all varieties of dishes are the main menu of the day. At last, the highlight of the event is brought forth--a reading of fortune by Dawn, a special friend of the royal family. Turning to the princess, the oracle utters the startling omen: "Terror and adventure you shall face on your wedding day." Dawn then bestows two magical gifts upon Princess Sophia: a white dove and a multicolored ring of rhinestones. How can a dove and a ring possibly help her? Little does she know that these presents will be of so much help as daring quests are conquered, and the importance of life is taught and cherished more so in each tale.

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This is the newest edition of this title, which was first published in 2003.

From the Author

I wrote this book when I was twenty years old using a screen reader on a computer since I am completely blind. I hope the words within will lift and inspire those in need to escape to a magical land with kind and genuine people and where evil is abolished.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Lulu.com (December 6, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1411656644
• ISBN-13: 978-1411656642
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,218,250 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun fiction that teaches as it entertains., October 18, 2005

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Michelle Dunn "Award winning author, columnist" (The White Mountains of NH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Daring Quests of Mystics (Paperback)

Daring Quest of Mystics by Shirley cheng is a fun adventurous read for all ages. This is a facsinating book of short stories, each with a moral. I would recommend this book for all ages, I have passed it on to my teenage son to read, because the fun, magical story is also teaching while entertaining. Something that is hard to find. I look forward to the next book by this author.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Entertaining, May 15, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Daring Quests of Mystics (Paperback)

Daring Quests of Mystics by Shirley Cheng is an enchanting story that will be loved by anyone who reads it. On a scale of a one to five stars, this book receives a ten! Most would say a sixth grader knows nothing about books but, believe me, I've read a lot and this is one of the best I've ever read. From the beginning to the end, this book keeps you on the edge.

This book is highly entertaining and I recommend it to everyone. From the strange beginning to the tearful end, this book is an excellent book for all ages (especially girls). I loved it very much. Many times when I read a book and recommend it to others, they aren't interested or say that I read too much. I think that most of those people would love this book and will read it once they start. Daring Quests of Mystics is very entertaining.

This exciting book has many interesting twists and many morals to share. In this book you will find romance, enchantment, and mystery at every turn. From Princess Sophia's kidnapping to Lord Veldolf's love for Princess Sophia, you can see that this book is unpredictable. Of the many messages in this story, the one that stands out to me is that good always conquers evil. I love this book very much and I hope whoever else reads this agrees.

--Sophia, Age 12

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good overall message, April 5, 2006

By 

Lin Fong-O'Neill "Author of Tiger! Tiger! Tai... (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Daring Quests of Mystics (Paperback)

I love the vision of Shangri-la in Shirley Cheng's book. I was enchanted by the descriptions of intriguing settings throughout, and I like how some of the rich details get wrapped around the dramatic moments. Each has a compelling lesson to which readers are drawn. It gives a good overall message - the power of a daring heart, magic and goodness defeating evil.

While I would like to see more plot twists in her stories, I understand Shirley's motivation to be simplistic. Her story is in sync with her motto of bringing hope and healing to this world. God knows we need them!