Ryann Watters And The King's Sword: Book One in the Annals of Aeliana Series [Hardcover]

Eric Reinhold (Author)

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About the Author

Eric J. Reinhold is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. The former officer in the Navy Supply Corps writes extensively for a variety of national financial publications in his position as a certified financial planner® and president of Academy Wealth Management. His passion for writing a youth fantasy novel was fueled by nightly impromptu storytelling to his children and actively serving in the middle and high school programs at First Baptist Sweetwater Church in Longwood, Florida. Eric is also the founder of two foundations, Character 4 Kids and Middle East Missions.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Creation House; 1st edition (December 19, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1599792885
• ISBN-13: 978-1599792880
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #613,326 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I was recruited to play football for the U.S. Naval Academy and graduated with a degree in Economics, going on to serve 5 years as an officer in the Navy. I am a Certified Financial Planner and work with a limited number of clients (Senior Executives, Professional Athletes, and Retirees). My desire as a writer is to combine my background at a Service Academy and as a Christian to provide safe books of high morale character and Christian principles to youth. My charitable foundation, Character-4-Kids, provides books to kids that are at a disadvantage financially or physically (inner city youth programs and children's hospitals). I am married to my high school sweetheart, live in Central Florida and have three children. We are all active at our church, First Baptist Sweetwater. Feel free to contact me at [e-mail] or look me up on Facebook, my blog, or website.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Story, October 14, 2008

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Rien Takhid "Rien" (The greatest state) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ryann Watters And The King's Sword: Book One in the Annals of Aeliana Series (Hardcover)

"Ryann Watters and the King's Sword" is an uplifting tale that readily incorporates portions of Scripture in innovative ways. I really liked how Mr. Reinhold has the abilities and gifts of the main character, Ryann, expand as he delves deeper into God's word. The story is simple but Truth is deeply interwoven with the action. Everyone in my family has enjoyed reading the story - even my seven-year-old brother! I highly recommend this story to all readers.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars super middle school quest fantasy, August 10, 2009

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ryann Watters And The King's Sword: Book One in the Annals of Aeliana Series (Hardcover)

In Mount Dora, Florida, the archangel Gabriel directs young Ryann Watters to find the King's Sword. To help him on his heavenly quest, Gabriel gives him a ring, a staff, and a horn. At the same time Gabriel and Ryann discussed the mission, dark winged fallen angel Ekron directs orphan Drake Dunfellow to stop his enemies from binding him; giving him weapons too. Ryann recruits his best friends Atlanta transplant Terrel Peterson and soccer superstar Liddy Thomas to join him on the quest.

The ring leads them to a hidden portal that takes them to Aeliana. After crossing over, in Aeliana, the three buddies meet Drake who tries to prevent them from getting the King's Sword. Drake has allies too as the fight between evil and good on the spiritual plane occurs even with tweeners.

RYANN WATTERS AND THE KING'S SWORD is a super middle school quest fantasy that contains a strong cast especially the four Mt. Dora neighborhood recruits. The spiritual and mundane war hooks the reader from the moment they meet the prime four players (and learn the most intimate secrets of each of them). Young fans will enjoy trekking in Aeliana with the heroic trio who use biblical references of champions overcoming impossible odds to win the day while they battle to prevent Drake and his minion from turning the land into perpetual darkness.

Harriet Klausner

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ryan Watters and the Kings Sword, June 3, 2009

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MJM (West Des Moines, Iowa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ryann Watters And The King's Sword: Book One in the Annals of Aeliana Series (Hardcover)

We read this with our 10 and 8 year old boys. They loved the adventure, intrigue and suspense of Ryan trying to negotiate the challenges before him. This story was well-written and provided wonderful food for discussion regarding how God would talk with us, why he allows challenges in our lives and how he gives us the guidance and tools we need to accomplish the work he has for us. This book is well worth a look for any family needing a good read.