9/12/11

Series: Landon Snow - Author: R. K. Mortenson - Ages 9+


Landon Snow and the Auctor's Riddle


What's the Story?
"Readers will be captivated by this compelling story as they follow Landon through a world where books speak, chess pieces come to life, and a golden coin rules the Odds. They'll cheer when a once-disillusioned boy emerges from this awesome adventure with his faith regained and hope restored."


Reviews
"The first thing I noticed and fell in love with when I picked up Landon Snow and the Auctor's Riddle, was the cover. The spine and edges of the book look faded and worn, while the front face is made to look like an old book covered in embossed leather and held closed with a brass clasp... Thick, creamy pages, with brown font and small brown illustrations at the start of the chapters, continue what the cover starts. They imply that this is no ordinary book. This is an old, rare book, full of treasures waiting to be discovered." - Paraklesis
"Landon Snow is a young man who is given two gifts for his eleventh birthday — two gifts which send him on a whirlwind adventure into the "Book of Meanings" much like Alice’s trip down the rabbit hole. " - Travis Seitler
"For readers who are looking for a fantasy book with a Christian worldview, Landon and his pals are sure to satisfy. But the faith message doesn't overshadow the story's magical adventures, which will appeal to anyone who enjoys a good fantasy." - Bookloons

Landon Snow and the Shadows of Malus Quidam

Reviews
"Landon Snow and the Shadows of Malus Quidam is a fast-paced adventure that promises to equal both the suspense and the substance of Mortenson's first offering. With his original and charming allegories, the author delicately leads children to the symbolic truths discovered by Landon himself." - Faithful Reader
"The second book has less exploration of magical worlds and a more traditional story line, but it compensates with deeper character development; particularly Landon. Mortenson has developed an admirable lead character." - Kevin Holtsberry


Landon Snow and the Island of Arcanum


Reviews
"Although Landon Snow and the Island of Arcanum is resolved as a stand-alone book, it is also the third in the series and, in that, can be a little confusing to new readers. While I appreciate that there was not a lot of re-hashing of past plots, I would recommend starting at the beginning of the series." - Armchair Interviews
"Beyond the wonderful packaging—art work, paper quality, hard cover, colored print—the writing makes these books worthy additions to a fantasy-lover's library, not to mention a desirable Christmas gift for any middle grade reader." - Reviews Plus
"Mortenson, in my opinion, teeters on the edge of breaking out, becoming a household name. He is a skilled wordsmith, and his plots are growing in strength... I highly recommend Landon Snow and the Island of Arcanum for children eight years old and up and for the parents who read to them." - Rebecca LuElla Miller



Landon Snow and the Volucer Dragon
Reviews
"This book was very dramatic from start to finish, but I found the beginning of the book to be hard to follow." - Once Upon A Romance

Landon Snow and The Auctor's Kingdom

Reviews
" I was slightly disappointed in this final installment of the Landon Snow series. Too many loose ends and a strangely woven plot left me confused and unsatisfied at the end. Unless the author is planning a set of prequels, there's so much I felt was left out." - Squeaky Clean Reviews
"I highly recommend this series. You’ll find it builds to a wonderful crescendo, with each book toping the one before it." - Rebecca LuElla Miller
"Hats off to R.K. Mortenson for finding the perfect ending to Landon’s journeys. The ending was so wonderfully sweet that I cried again from the sheer love expressed in the moment." - Once Upon A Romance


Official Sites
Once upon a time Landon Snow had a website with an author's bio and lots of other stuff, but it's no longer working.  Sorry

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