Book I in the "King of the Trees" allegorical series by William D. Burt.
WINEPRESS PUBLISHING: 1st edition, 1998; 2nd edition, 2004.
(Softcover; 233 pages. Ill. by Terri Lahr and Rebecca Burt.) Includes glossary and pronunciation guide at the back for easier reading.
What do an old wooden box, a jeweled pendant and some mysterious, green-garbed strangers share in common? When Rolin son of Gannon sets out to solve this riddle, his adventures take him worlds beyond the walls of his little log cabin in the mountains. With the help of some grumpy griffins and a long-lost prophecy, Rolin and his friends battle a fiendish foe and his underworld army; deadly snake-trees; dragons, and other mythological creatures. On their perilous quest for the fabled Isle of Luralin and the Tree of Life, they must trust the King with their very lives. In the end, they learn that "The greatest help oft comes in harm's disguise to those with trusting hearts and open eyes."
The King of the Trees will enchant readers young and old, especially those who love trees and the Tree-Maker.
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Amazon.com Reviewer: “Leslie"—5 stars
"Great reading for ALL AGES"
"If
you've read The Chronicles of Narnia and are looking to other similar
great reads for yourself or your family, please consider reading the
"King of The Trees" series. I can't actually remember how I happened
upon this book. I bought it for myself, and it sat beautifully on a
shelf for a whole year in my home. Then, on a cold day in Texas, I
grabbed this book and a blanket and sat down by the fire— and found
myself completely enjoying Book One of the "King Of The Trees” series.
My kids caught me reading it, and then the tug-of-war was "on" to see
who would get to read it next. My 13-year-old-son stayed up all night to
read it and has asked for more books. (I ordered AUTOGRAPHED
COPIES from this treasure-trove of books through the author’s "King of
the Trees" website). I highly recommend ordering through the author's
website. When I contacted him about teaching his books as part of a
middle-school or high-school-aged class I hope to begin, I learned an
activity book was available. The author is a very kind man. When I was
charged too much for something, Mr. Burt wrote me a personal check as
reimbursement (which is why I recommend ordering through the "King of
The Trees" website). Do yourself, your students, and your classrooms a
favor—purchase this book, study it, enjoy it!”
Amazon.com Reviewer: Kelly Andersen—5 stars
“An Imagination Inspirer all will Love"
"This
is a wonderful book that you and your children will absolutely love. We
read this every night together before going to bed and every night I
was begged if we could read just one more chapter. This imaginative book
will draw you and your children in and you will love the characters you
come to know... I highly recommend this book and we are anxiously
awaiting another to follow. May your sythan-ar ever flourish!”
Amazon.com Reviewer: “Amy"—5 stars
"Awesome book! Perfect Book to read.”
"I
have loved this book ever since I got it. It is fascinating and the
author provides great descriptions for settings and characters in his
book. Another great thing about it is that William D. Burt puts
Christianity in his series. For any home-school mom looking for
something for her kids to read, this is a great choice. If you are just
looking for something to read, I recommend this book and the series.”
Amazon.com Reviewer: “A Customer"—5 stars
“A wonderful book for all ages! Got to read this one!
"This
book is by far better than C.S. Lewis's "The Lion, the Witch, and the
Wardrobe." I read this book to my four-year-old son and eight-year-old
daughter. They loved it as much as I did! Each character is developed
well, and the plot surpasses any that we have read this year. If you
only read one book, please let it be this one. This is the perfect gift
for any age, expecially pre-teen and teen. These days, they seem to be
hungry for the drama and excitement that each chapter is filled with.
Rolin's adventure to find himself as well as his purpose leads him to
discover not only a world that he did not know existed all around him,
but also how important he is to that world and others. Do you have a
synth-ar? When you finish this book, please write to me and share your
thoughts. 'May your leaves never wither.'”
