This is a really interesting middle grade book. I enjoyed the fast pace of the book and the interactions between all the characters. It reminded me of the lion the witch and the wardrobe. I feel like this book could have been padded out a bit more with story but otherwise an enjoyable reads for children 8-12 years I would recommend

Unfortunately I wasn't able to go through with this. I might come back someday.

I would like to thank the publisher and netgalley for providing me a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book. Unfortunately, I was not able to get into it and will not be purchasing it for my library.. I will not publish a negative review on Goodreads.

I was pulled in by the concept of this book, however, I don't think I enjoyed it as much as I could have if I was younger. It is definitely aimed at younger audiences, so there were moments when I wasn't very captivated, and I felt like some of the obstacles were solved fairly quickly and didn't elicit emotional responses from me. That being said, it is still a very strong concept, and the characters were fun to read about in its better moments, so there are plenty of reasons to pick this one up!

"Charming and compelling, this magical adventure story will entertain and enchant in equal measure." Santa Montefiore

For children aged eight to early teens.

Three children stumble upon an extraordinary library in an old house. Armed with magical books, and accompanied by an enchanting deerhound, they leave through a door that takes them to a world in the past.

Beyond the door, a kingdom is in crisis. The Great Sword of State has been stolen and destroyed. The Queen reveals an ancient prophecy that says only children can replace the Sword and she sends them on a journey that takes them beyond the world's end.

The children must unlock the secrets in their books as they face storms, fight traitors and tackle dragons. Without knowing who they can n trust, can they succeed?

This was a great little read, perfect book for children that enjoy adventures and mystery. Written beautifully and with characters that you can emphasise with, a wonderful adventure.

Any book with palace or library in the title will always catch my attention. This book was so magical and enchanting, with notes like Narnia! Children, magical books, and a magical land with a queen. What more could you want? I love fantasy and even though I'm an adult, I love children's fantasy stories just like this one. I absolutely love The Land of Stories series and after reading this book, I would say I enjoyed it just as much. I would recommend this not only to children I know, but also teens and even adults who like fantasy.