Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers (Chronicles of Kendra Kandlestar, Book 1) [Hardcover]

Lee Edward Fodi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 10, 2005 | Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up

For over a thousand years, the Box of Whispers has guarded the most precious treasure in the Land of Een. But when the Box is suddenly stolen, young Kendra Kandlestar finds herself swept away on a magical adventure where doors speak in riddles, plants spit poisonous venom, and strange creatures lurk in every shadow. With only a handful of enchanted carrot seeds to help her, will Kendra be able to face these dangers and find the fabled chest? There’s only one way to find out: peer inside The Box of Whispers, and enter a world of magic, monsters and mystery...Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers is a perfect book for lovers of fantasy, aged 8 and up. The book features over 100 black and white illustrations by the author.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Written with a whimsical sense of humor and flare....peppered with all the right ingredients to please young readers. -- SirReadaLot.Org, November 2005

CTTC has used its rigorous evaluation process to select Great Books for Children by Canadian creators and publishers. -- 2007 Canadian Toy Testing Council Recommended Book

Födi has created a unique world...appeals to a variety of readers who like fantasy, adventure, or a strong story. -- Deborah Mervold, CM Magazine, September 2005

Födi has found the magic elixir of children's stories...a wonderfully funny, engaging tale... -- The Now Newspaper, March 25, 2006

Surrey Public Library is a proud supporter of this highly successful and popular children's book award program. -- 2007 Surrey Book of the Year Award Nominee

This cleverly crafted fantasy is full of magic, silliness, suspense and adventure...an absolute hit with the little ones. -- Just One More Book, July 31, 2006

A delightful new story by Lee Edward Födi. A well-told tale that deserves a wide audience. -- BOOKVIEWS, November 2005

Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers is a recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award. The Mom's Choice Awards honors excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. An esteemed panel of judges includes education, media and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business professionals, authors, scientists and others. A sampling of the panel members includes: Dr. Twila C. Liggett, Ten-time Emmy-winner, professor and founder of Reading Rainbow; Julie Aigner-Clark, Creator of Baby Einstein and The Safe Side Project; Jodee Blanco, New York Times Best-Selling Author; LeAnn Thieman, Motivational speaker and coauthor of seven Chicken Soup For The Soul books; Tara Paterson, Certified Parent Coach, and founder of the Mom's Choice Awards. Parents and educators look for the Mom's Choice Awards seal in selecting quality materials and products for children and families. This book has been honored by this distinguished award. -- Mom's Choice Awards

From the Author

Have you ever had a secret? Of course, we all have! Some of us have had many! But could you imagine what would happen if that secret fell into the wrong hands? Well, that's the very sort of idea that gave birth to this story, Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers. I think my favorite characters in this story are the wise old wizard Uncle Griffinskitch, Captain Jinx (the tough-as-nails grasshopper whose tongue is as sharp as all her swords), and Trooogul, the Unger.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 225 pages
• Publisher: Brown Books; First Edition edition (October 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933285109
• ISBN-13: 978-1933285108
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,140,652 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Growing up on a farm, Lee Edward Fodi was subjected to various horrible chores such as cleaning up after chickens, pigs, geese, and younger siblings. He continually craved adventure and often found himself searching between the cracks of here and there in hopes of discovering an enchanted world populated with magical creatures, talking animals, and other creatures of faerie.

Several years later, he had the stroke of good fortune to stumble upon the secret Land of Een and now he is most pleased to have the official title as chronicler of the adventures of Kendra Kandlestar.

When he is not chronicling, "Mr. Wiz" (as he is so often called) spends his time speaking at schools or helping kids sculpt their own stories through creative writing workshops.

He enjoys traveling, and especially exploring castles, mazes, tombs, and temples around the world--not to mention tiny places hidden between the cracks of here and there.

Find out more at www.leefodi.com and www.kendrakandlestar.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun an inventive story of magical worlds in which doors speak riddles and gardens contain books, April 10, 2006

By 

Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers (Chronicles of Kendra Kandlestar, Book 1) (Hardcover)

Kendra Kandlestar And The Box Of Whispers by Lee Edward Fodi is a fun an inventive story of magical worlds in which doors speak riddles and gardens contain books. As a perfect introduction or addition to any child's fantasy collection, Kendra Kandlestar And The Box Of Whispers enriches and engages the minds of its readers, creating a completely different style of magical realm in which its readers are inevitably swept away to. Kendra Kandlestar And The Box Of Whispers is very strongly recommended to all children already fans of the fantasy literature and would make a popular addition to both school and community library collections as well.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shh...Can you hear the Whispers?, December 15, 2005

By 

Crystal (Kelowna, BC Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers (Chronicles of Kendra Kandlestar, Book 1) (Paperback)

For over a thousand years, the Box of Whispers has guarded the most precious treasure in the Land of Een...this is the tantalizing line that opens the copy on the back of this book, promising all sorts of adventure. Well, this book delivers! It simply bursts with memorable characters, like grumpy old Uncle Griffinskitch, sharp-tongued Captain Jinx, and brave little Kendra herself, armed with her handful of enchanted carrot seeds. This book is simply filled with charm, and its whimsy and bold and inviting illustrations remind me of the Oz books I read as a child. I'm so pleased with this story--and I think you will be too!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I like the box of whispers, November 16, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers (Chronicles of Kendra Kandlestar, Book 1) (Paperback)

I really liked the part about the magical box of whispers. If my secrets were stolen I would definitely go in the dark woods to get them back. I liked the idea of the smallest animal, the grasshopper being the strongest of the bunch. The grasshopper has all the weapons like spears and bow and arrows.