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My Sparkling Misfortune (The Lakeland Knight series, #1) [Kindle Edition]

Laura Lond , Alla Alekseyeva
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)

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Book Description

***1st place winner of the Reader Views Literary Award 2010 in the Young Reader category***

Lord Arkus of Blackriver Castle readily admits that he is a villain and sees no reason why it should stop him from being the protagonist of this book. After all, Prince Kellemar, an aspiring hero, has defeated him in a rather questionable way. Bent on revenge, Arkus attempts to capture a powerful evil spirit who would make him nearly invincible, but a last-minute mistake leaves him with a Sparkling instead—“a goody-goody spirit that helps heroes, watches over little children, and messes up villains’ plans.” Bound to Lord Arkus for five years of service and sworn to act in his best interests, the Sparkling is not easy to get rid of, and of course his understanding of “best interests” is quite different from what Lord Arkus has in mind.

My Sparkling Misfortune is Book 1 of The Lakeland Knight series. It is approximately 33,000 words (126 pages in the printed edition). Includes 10 black-and-white illustrations. It it also available as an audiobook.


Editorial Reviews

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An incredibly fun and funny story.
--Tea and Tomes

One of the reasons the book is so enjoyable is because you never quite know where the plot is going. You are continually surprised. --The Literary Lioness

What a nasty, dreadful, and cruel villain Arkus is. Oh, and don't forget funny. Yes, I said funny! With author Laura Lond's crisp, wry sense of humor, you'll be laughing right along with the scoundrel on almost every page. --The Feathered Quill

Interesting characters and unique twists in the traditional hero/villain stereotypes made for an entertaining reading experience."  --Dark Wyrm Reads

The author manages to pack in an epic's worth of action, adventure, and humor. ... It is one of those rare, great stories when you find yourself rooting wholeheartedly for the villain of the piece. --A Myriad of Books

About the Author

Laura Lond is an internationally published author of several novels and a collection of short stories. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. Having worked for 2 years at a literary museum, Laura entered the world of business, working for large international corporations like Xerox Ltd. and Fluor Daniel. After moving from Europe to the United States, she has been self-employed as a freelancer.

Product Details

  • File Size: 551 KB
  • Print Length: 127 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: B003Y5H8AS
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B004JXVYR2
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #139,193 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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It was a great story that was funny and entertaining. The Book Runner  |  33 reviewers made a similar statement
A good fun book when you just want to read without alot of thinking. Johnny Little  |  19 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Reviews from Brizmus Blogs Books January 27, 2011
Format:Paperback
Ohman!!!! Gush, gush, gush, gush, gush! I absolutely ADORED this book! And I mean ADORED! It is the cutest book I have read since, well, since I read The Enchanted Forest Chronicles by Patricia C. Wrede. And that's appropriate because, with a debut like My Sparkling Misfortune, Laura Lond really might just be the next Patricia C. Wrede. If you've read them, think of Princess Cimorene's quirky primness coming from a bad guy who is actually good but would never want to admit it and replace the dragons with sparklings, and you've got My Sparkling Mifortune.
If you've never read those books, well, what are you waiting for? Pick them up, but only after you've read My Sparkling Misfortune. You won't be disappointed!

The story starts off when evil Lord Arkus of Black River Castle, who is forever chased by a horrible otherworldy beast and can only take refuge in white towers (which are a good guy thing) is tricked and deceived by a prince. In order to redeem his evil name, he somehow finds himself being aided by a Sparkling, a magical creature from another world that can only do good and only help the good guys.

What then ensues is snarky hilariousness, magical wondrousness, and nonstop intrigue. I am not the kind of person who can normally read a book in one sitting, but this one I absolutely did. It's short (because it's aimed at middle grade readers) and every single word was necessary and wonderful. More than that, it's also one of those books with a message. Don't judge people - labeling is just confusing, and there is always more to any given person than a label could ever tell.

Don't be deterred that this was written for younger readers. IT IS FABULOUS (and that's coming from a 28 year old). It is perfect for middle grade readers, of course, but I think it can be enjoyed by adults of all ages, and I do hope you'll give this book a chance!
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful Story for all ages January 26, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I needed a light fantasy after reading a horribly depressing book with a wimpy heroine. This book fit the bill. It is a delightful story I thoroughly enjoyed. It is not a childish story. I would read a sequel in a heartbeat and I do think Lord Arkus' story should continue. Very well written and is very imaginative. I highly recommend.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Great little read January 6, 2011
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Format:Paperback
This was a very cute little read. My main complaint is that it's too short! It was a great story about an evil lord who seeks to capture an evil spirit to do his bidding, but ends up capturing a good spirit instead, inadvertantly forming himself into a hero. I thought the main characters were great, but could have used a little more substance. I would have liked to see a little more back story too, as well as some more descriptions of Lord Arkus' adventures. But other than wanting more, this book was an enjoyable, quick read.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars My Sparkling Misfortune
I thought this book was really good and I have already bought the sequel. Although I'm already a little skeptical of the sequel because I really enjoyed the back and forth between... Read more
Published 22 days ago by heather
5.0 out of 5 stars A great story.
This book and the follow up to it are wonderful stories. They are very simple but quite enjoyable and great for young readers as well as having an interesting plot and great... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Domainman
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read with a good theme
This is a delightful story about a reluctant hero, Lord Arkus, who despite his pride in being an evil villain manages to become the hero of a Kingdom. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tahlia Newland
5.0 out of 5 stars short but sweet
I really enjoyed this book - it was a lot of fun! Wonderful descriptive language, lively characters, and a strong moral stance make the book a great choice!
Published 2 months ago by Leslie A. Curry
4.0 out of 5 stars Short and Sweet
He says he's a villain, and he considers himself a good one -- or would that a bad one? But he's not. Not really. Not at heart. Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. L. Morrese
5.0 out of 5 stars I immediately purchased the second book!
I have read the first two books in the series now, and I can't wait for the third to come out! He may be a villain, but he isn't like any other villain you have ever seen. Read more
Published 4 months ago by K.Dunst
5.0 out of 5 stars A reluctant hero
At first I wasn't sure I would like this book, but the more I read the more I enjoyed it. I love the villain turned hero aspect. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Learning2BAMom
4.0 out of 5 stars good read
A good fun book when you just want to read without alot of thinking. Great development and dialog between characters
Published 5 months ago by Johnny Little
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Often I feel slightly annoyed with books written in first person. But this book wouldn't have been nearly as funny if hadn't been written in first person. Read more
Published 6 months ago by fernajen
4.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully wicked
What a delightful read - well written with wit and humour. Not in the mould of deep and dark fantasy fiction, this book is easy to read and leaves you smiling. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Sandala
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More About the Author

Laura Lond is an internationally published author of several novels and a collection of short stories. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. Having worked for 2 years at a literary museum, Laura entered the world of business, working for large international corporations like Xerox Ltd. and Fluor Daniel. After moving from Europe to the United States, she has been self-employed as a freelancer.


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