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Laurie's imagination and storytelling talents are pure genius
Thirteen-year-old Ian Wigby (almost 14) and his 11-year-old sister, Theodosia, live in an orphanage called Delphi Keep nestled in the English countryside near the White Cliffs of Dover. In 1939, Ian and Theo discovered a box containing an ancient prophecy. The prophecy spoke of a Guardian protecting a special orphan called The One, and together they would gather six more gifted orphans by traveling through a magical portal. This team of oracles may have a chance to defeat the evil underworld god, Demogorgon, and his four children --- Magus (powered with fire), Caphiera (powered with water), Atroposa (powered with air) and Lachestia (powered with earth).In the year since their discovery and first trip through the portal, Ian has accepted his role as Guardian, and Theo's as The One and the first oracle, the Seer. They and their loyal friend, Carl, another orphan from Delphi Keep, barely survived their portal trip to Morocco where they found the second oracle, the Seeker, a...
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November 1, 2010
(New York, NY) | Helpful Votes: 5 | Rating: 5
Great Follow-up
I bought the first book in the series "Oracle of Delphi Keep" for my 12 year old daughter because I loved the cover art and I knew that I would be reading it after she finished it. We enjoyed the first book immensely and could not wait for "The Curse of Deadman's Forest". I enjoy this series because it is scary and thrilling without being too graphic. So many young adult books treat adults as bumbling fools while Ms. Laurie has chosen to allow her characters of all ages to work harmoniously and believably.You can't help but enjoy the characters, their fears, their strengths and their quirks. In addition, the fast pace of the story, the excitement of the adventure and your love for the chartacters will leave you wanting more.Don't make us wait too long!
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September 24, 2010
(Atlanta, Georgia USA) | Helpful Votes: 4 | Rating: 5
Another winning entry in the Oracles series
Yes, I am a fan of Victoria Laurie's. She has shown her versatility by writing three series that in themselves are interesting and entertaining, and that, I can tell you, as a fledgling writer myself, is no small feat.Ms. Laurie's second offering in her Oracles of Delphi Keep - The Curse of Deadman's Forest continues where its debut stopped. In ancient Phoenicia, a talented and good prophetess writes of young people in our current time to help them from dark forces taking over the world. Those children are Ian Wigby and Theodosia. Through finding magical portals in Dover, prophecies that fortell of dangerous and wondrous things. It is up to the group to help deter the bad from happening.With the help of gentry in an estate nearby, they start their destiny.This second entry continues the magic, and the chemistry of all the characters. Although there is a shadow that Ian's life is in peril, how can the children and their adult friends not go on with...
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September 26, 2010
| Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5
Product Description
The Curse of Deadman's Forest is the second book in the Oracles of Delphi Keep—a series with all the timeless charm of classics like the Chronicles of Narnia and all the action-packed adventure of a modern middle-grade blockbuster.
Since Ian Wigby and his sister, Theodosia, found the silver treasure box and the prophecy within it, their world has changed. There's no denying what they discovered in Morocco: a powerful evil is budding, and to defeat it, and save the world from darkness, six uniquely gifted children must be gathered.
According to prophecy, a trip through the magical portal near the castle will bring them to the third Oracle--a child with extraordinary powers to heal. But the very same prophecy foretells Ian's death should he venture through the portal again.
Everyone agrees: to risk Ian's life is too great a gamble. But when a terrible curse enters the keep, it becomes clear that there is no other choice.
If Ian and Theo stay in Dover, all will surely be lost, but to follow the prophecy, they will risk their lives and everything they have ever held dear.
According to prophecy, a trip through the magical portal near the castle will bring them to the third Oracle—a child with extraordinary powers to heal. But the very same prophecy foretells Ian's death should he venture through the portal again.
Everyone agrees: to risk Ian's life is too great a gamble. But when a terrible curse enters the keep, it becomes clear that there is no other choice.
If Ian and Theo stay in Dover, all will surely be lost, but to follow the prophecy, they will risk their lives and everything they have ever held dear.
Since Ian Wigby and his sister, Theodosia, found the silver treasure box and the prophecy within it, their world has changed. There's no denying what they discovered in Morocco: a powerful evil is building, and to defeat it, and save the world from darkness, six uniquely gifted children must be gathered.
According to prophecy, a trip through the magical portal near the castle will bring them to the third Oracle—a child with extraordinary powers to heal. But the very same prophecy foretells Ian's death should he venture through the portal again.
Everyone agrees: to risk Ian's life is too great a gamble. But when a terrible curse enters the keep, it becomes clear that there is no other choice.
If Ian and Theo stay in Dover, all will surely be lost, but to follow the prophecy, they will risk their lives and everything they have ever held dear.
Since Ian Wigby and his sister, Theodosia, found the silver treasure box and the prophecy within it, their world has changed. There's no denying what they discovered in Morocco: a powerful evil is building, and to defeat it, and save the world from darkness, six uniquely gifted children must be gathered.
According to prophecy, a trip through the magical portal near the castle will bring them to the third Oracle—a child with extraordinary powers to heal. But the very same prophecy foretells Ian's death should he venture through the portal again.
Everyone agrees: to risk Ian's life is too great a gamble. But when a terrible curse enters the keep, it becomes clear that there is no other choice.
If Ian and Theo stay in Dover, all will surely be lost, but to follow the prophecy, they will risk their lives and everything they have ever held dear.
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