The Ring of Knowledge [Hardcover]

Carl L. Wiley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 19, 2009

Young Prince Corwin must travel home to Plyorth. The evil Jolkur murdered his parents, and Corwin is suddenly obligated to ascend the throne. To do so, he must fi nd the Ring of Knowledge. Two children from Plyorth, Veina and her younger brother, Javal, accompany him on his quest. Their journey becomes perilous when the agents of Jolkur anticipate the trio's every move and try to stop them from succeeding. Helping the youngsters on their journey is the wizard Natlock, the sprite Antara, and a forest creature named Krelp. As Jolkur and his followers try to end Corwin's life, what price will Corwin, Veina, and Javal pay to succeed?

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Eloquent Books (January 19, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1606933604
• ISBN-13: 978-1606933602
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Ages 9-16, May 5, 2009

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Detra Fitch "Always hunting good books." (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ring of Knowledge (Hardcover)

Thirteen-year-old Corwin, heir to the throne of Plyorth, has lived with his uncle's family since his parents were murdered by Jolkur ten years prior. Corwin's uncle is King Harvor of Verzeal. Though Corwin never felt entirely welcome in Verzeal's castle, he received the training and lessons he would need to rule Plyorth wisely.

When the wizard, Natlock, appears in the form of a small hawk to Corwin, the young prince's tutor and advisor, Montecourt, informs him that the time has finally come for Corwin to embark on a life-changing journey.

Prince Corwin and two children from Plyorth, Javal and Veina, must travel through a dangerous forest in order to return Natlock (still in bird form) to his cottage before the transforming spell kills him. From there the trio must reach the kingdom of Plyorth. Prince Corwin quickly learns that returning to his kingdom is not the end of his journey, but only the beginning. Corwin must locate and retrieve Plyorth's three hidden treasures. The first hunt will be for the Ring of Knowledge. The trio set out with the evil Jolkur and his minion hot on their trail. A wood sprite named Antara and a forest creature named Krelp will aid the prince and perhaps someday become his friends. For now, an entire kingdom and its people's fates are resting on Corwin's success.

**** Though I do not see any target ages listed for this book, in my opinion it would be good for anyone between the ages of nine and sixteen. The price is high due to it being a hard back, but chances are this story will be read more than once. This story does not go into deep details on surroundings or characters' attitudes. However, it is easy to read, easy to understand, and small life lessons can be learned by the younger readers. I look forward to journeying along with Prince Corwin when he sets out for the second treasure. Very enticing! ****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

4.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too, September 3, 2009

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TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ring of Knowledge (Hardcover)

Although 13-year-old Corwin is prince of Plyorth, he has lived most of his life in the kingdom of Verzeal with his aunt and uncle. After the treacherous murder of his parents by the evil Magred, Jolkur, Corwin was brought to Verzeal as a young boy for protection, while a council ruled Plyorth in the absence of a king.

Corwin spends his days studying with the alchemist Montecourt and the head of the royal guard, Rourke, and his life has been rather comfortable until now. However, the time approaches when Corwin must claim his right to the throne of Plyorth.

When he saves a small falcon from a hostile group of swamp birds, Corwin finds that the forces of good and evil are already vying for his return, and he cannot delay any longer. With the arrival of two children from Plyorth, Veina and Javal, who claim to be looking for their magical pet falcon, Corwin finally makes the decision to return to his homeland.

Even with Veina and Javal to escort him, and the protection of Rourke and the knights of Verzeal, Corwin's task is much more complicated, for he must save the life of the wizard, Natlock, before finding the Ring of Knowledge. Only with the ring will Corwin be able to ascend the throne. Jolkur and his Magreds are determined to stop him. Can Corwin succeed?

This extremely fast-paced tale would appeal to younger middle grade readers who don't require a lot of fancy words to get into a story. The author does not waste time describing a majority of the scenes, but dives right in with the action, rushing the reader quickly through the tale.

Reviewed by: Allison Fraclose