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The King of the Trees #6
Kyleah's Mirrors
The daughter of Mapleton's sugarmaster Kyleah combats an ancient evil she has unleashed During her quest she learns to trust the King as she becomes the very enemy she dreads This is Book six in the King of the Trees series
- GenresFantasyChristian Fiction
256 pages, Paperback
First published April 26, 2007
About the author
William D. Burt
12 books74 followersWilliam D. Burt is the award-winning author of the seven-title Christian allegorical "King of the Trees" series. (Author Website) Other works are in progress. His first series title, The King of the Trees, won the silver medal in the category of Christian fantasy in the 2014 Readers' Favorite International Book Award Contest. The Golden Wood (Book 3) was a finalist in the category of Children's fable.
All seven of Burt's series titles have been awarded five stars by Readers' Favorite reviewers.
Volume I in his new Creation Seekers series, The Lake Lights is Burt’s first foray into the realm of science fiction. The plot deals with the investigation of an unusual lake phenomenon in Oregon as well as the discovery of a world-changing invention that helps prevent a nuclear disaster.
Sequel to The Lake Lights, The Vikings of Loch Morar is set primarily in Scotland and deals with prehistoric water creatures as well as a Viking treasure.
Having spent most of his teenage years living in Middle Earth, the author is an avid fantasy fan. The first edition of his first fantasy title, The King of the Trees, came out in 1998. While still in high school, he began his writing career editing his father's popular identification guides, "Edible and Poisonous Plants of the Western/Eastern States." As an Assistant Professor in the Special Education Department at Western Oregon University, he served as a successful grant-writer and program coordinator.
Burt holds a B.S. in English from Lewis and Clark College and an M.S. from Western Oregon University in Deaf Education. He is an RID-certified sign-language interpreter with over 30 years' experience. His interests include reading, foreign languages and mycology. He is married with two grown children.
All seven of Burt's series titles have been awarded five stars by Readers' Favorite reviewers.
Volume I in his new Creation Seekers series, The Lake Lights is Burt’s first foray into the realm of science fiction. The plot deals with the investigation of an unusual lake phenomenon in Oregon as well as the discovery of a world-changing invention that helps prevent a nuclear disaster.
Sequel to The Lake Lights, The Vikings of Loch Morar is set primarily in Scotland and deals with prehistoric water creatures as well as a Viking treasure.
Having spent most of his teenage years living in Middle Earth, the author is an avid fantasy fan. The first edition of his first fantasy title, The King of the Trees, came out in 1998. While still in high school, he began his writing career editing his father's popular identification guides, "Edible and Poisonous Plants of the Western/Eastern States." As an Assistant Professor in the Special Education Department at Western Oregon University, he served as a successful grant-writer and program coordinator.
Burt holds a B.S. in English from Lewis and Clark College and an M.S. from Western Oregon University in Deaf Education. He is an RID-certified sign-language interpreter with over 30 years' experience. His interests include reading, foreign languages and mycology. He is married with two grown children.
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July 25, 2025
A captivating tale with gospel truth woven in!
I am amazed by how this author can bring all the pieces from previous books together into a cohesive whole. This 6th book in the King of Trees series continues the Narnia-esque allegory while taking the reader on a grand adventure full of surprising twists and turns.
I am amazed by how this author can bring all the pieces from previous books together into a cohesive whole. This 6th book in the King of Trees series continues the Narnia-esque allegory while taking the reader on a grand adventure full of surprising twists and turns.
October 9, 2013
Kyleah is the daughter of a sugarmaster in the town of Mapleton. Eager to help her father in any way she can, she too collects the sap of trees, hoping to one day become known as a sugarmistress. Called useless because of her limp, she must contend with unsympathetic stepmother and stepsisters. One day, she unknowingly unleashes a dark evil, one that she must work to fight against. It will take all her strength to resist what will try to overcome her.
I love that in William Burt’s King of the Trees series, there are threads of stories from our world, woven into the stories from the world of Gaelathane. Kyleah’s Mirrors is, in some ways, a retelling of the classic “Cinderella story.” But unlike the Cinderella, Kyleah doesn’t need a prince to save her. Through her trials and adventures, she becomes known as the “gifted girl” - no longer useless and unwanted. True to other books in the King of the Trees, the main character, Kyleah must learn to trust in Gaelathane’s love and sacrifice.
I greatly enjoyed Kyleah’s Mirror. As with The Downs (#5 in The King of the Trees series), I think this book will appeal to adolescent girls in particular. Kyleah is a strong heroine, one worth rooting for, and emulating. 4 stars!
The Wordsmith Journal strives to guide readers to books of personal interest, with the understanding and respect that what appeals to some may not appeal to others. Therefore we attempt to keep our reviews focused on content, genre and style. The rating is necessary to make use of Goodreads and Amazon. It reflects the reviewer’s own level of enjoyment, but the review is intended to be informative for the benefit of all readers.
I love that in William Burt’s King of the Trees series, there are threads of stories from our world, woven into the stories from the world of Gaelathane. Kyleah’s Mirrors is, in some ways, a retelling of the classic “Cinderella story.” But unlike the Cinderella, Kyleah doesn’t need a prince to save her. Through her trials and adventures, she becomes known as the “gifted girl” - no longer useless and unwanted. True to other books in the King of the Trees, the main character, Kyleah must learn to trust in Gaelathane’s love and sacrifice.
I greatly enjoyed Kyleah’s Mirror. As with The Downs (#5 in The King of the Trees series), I think this book will appeal to adolescent girls in particular. Kyleah is a strong heroine, one worth rooting for, and emulating. 4 stars!
The Wordsmith Journal strives to guide readers to books of personal interest, with the understanding and respect that what appeals to some may not appeal to others. Therefore we attempt to keep our reviews focused on content, genre and style. The rating is necessary to make use of Goodreads and Amazon. It reflects the reviewer’s own level of enjoyment, but the review is intended to be informative for the benefit of all readers.
January 31, 2010
This might be my favorite book in the whole King of the Trees series. It's kind of Cinderella-ish, but the "handsome prince" turns out to be Gaelathane himself. Kyleah is a despised cripple, but she has a special gift that makes her the target of the terrible "trollogs." They want to make her Queen of the Trollogs. If she refuses, her friends will die. Along the way, she meets gnomes and water-people and other interesting characters. The ending is a real cliff-hanger of good vs. evil. More cool illustrations and prophecy-riddles, too. I like this series even better than the Narnia books. I keep buggin the author to write more books. Book 7 is supposed to come out this summer.
August 3, 2011
I absolutely loved this book. It is possibly my favorite in the whole King of the Trees series! I enjoyed every minute of it and didn't want to put it down. Kyleah is such an interesting character and the way the story twists and turns, it keeps you wanting more and more until the very end.
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May 18, 2010This book is AMAZING!!! I have never loved another series as much as these books! Mr. Burt is an amazing author!
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