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CanLit for Little Canadians likes Song of the Sword
Helen Kubiw gives Song of the Sword a great review at CanLit for Little Canadians, writing in part:
Because Edward Willett ensures that there is a lot of action in Song of the Sword as well as emotional issues of family and trust, it’s a fantasy that will grip teens of both genders…Edward Willett blends the humour with the ethereal fantasy of Song of the Sword so easily…Readers will be right in there, cheering for Ariane and Wally, worried with every obstacle that jumps into their path, hopeful that the bad guy won’t prevail.
Read the whole thing!
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