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Danielle W. (17, high school senior)--
"I've read the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy and really enjoyed it. This book, 'The Key and the Crest' is a lot like
it but more personal in nature. The story is multi-layered and the characters deep and believable. The lessons that are taught,
what Frances found out about herself, really interested me. I think that everyone, especially girls my age, should read this
book. I hope that it can be made into a movie, but if so, that they stay true to the story...unlike when 'Lord of the Rings'
was turned into film."
THIS IS A MUST READ REVIEW!
[Note: Jim graciously agreed to read the first completed
version of the story back in 2002]:
When I first agreed to read Neil Larkins' manuscript, "The
Key and the Crest: the Unlikely Adventures of Frances Westerly," I imagined the possibility that I might come to regret my
decision. Little did I know that I was catching a sneak peek at what very well may become a classic fantasy series on
a par with an author such as Terry Brooks ("Shannara" and "Magic Landover Kingdom" series). While reading it again [the published
book] I realized Neil's book has staying power, for I enjoyed it even more the second time around. I also realized what
it was that endeared me to this "Unlikely Adventure": Neil Larkins not only knows how to weave an excellent tale of grand
dreams, destiny and amazing adventure rides he knows how to create characters that make a story come alive...for I felt Frances'
pain and turmoil, doubts, fears and defiance, as well as her joy and exhileration as I moved through the adventure with her.
I look forward to the next in the Frances Westerly series!
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