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Reviewed on September 1, 2011 | Grades 5-up
Gr 6–9—Willow has been listening to Nana's stories of a realm that involves magic, castles, and the crystal on her nightstand for as long as she can remember, but always thought they were just meant to entertain her. In Captured, when Nana dies, Willow sees the crystal glowing, grabs it, and wakes up in another world. In Mistolear, she's a princess. A spell has been cast over the citizens, forcing them to play in a human chess game. Willow's parents have been captured, and it's up to her to save them. The plot loses a little steam after the setup of the chess, and th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More