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Journey to Wizards' Keep
Best friends Nan and Irene want what all 16-year-old girls in their village want - to find true love and marry. Instead, they're going to have to defeat an evil wizard.
When Irene and Nan's village is attacked by the army of the Secret Valley, the two girls are taken captive - destined to become "playthings" to the King. Kay, a lady-in-waiting to the Queen, vows to help the girls. But when a jealous handmaid betrays Kay and her fiancé, all four have to flee the Valley. When they learn an evil wizard, known as the Black Lord, is the real power behind the Secret Valley, their only hope is to go to Wizards' Keep and persuade the last remaining wizards to come out of retirement and help defeat the Black Lord.
Journey to Wizards' Keep is a non-stop thrilling adventure with romance and humor as three girls with very different personalities join together to save the land.
When Irene and Nan's village is attacked by the army of the Secret Valley, the two girls are taken captive - destined to become "playthings" to the King. Kay, a lady-in-waiting to the Queen, vows to help the girls. But when a jealous handmaid betrays Kay and her fiancé, all four have to flee the Valley. When they learn an evil wizard, known as the Black Lord, is the real power behind the Secret Valley, their only hope is to go to Wizards' Keep and persuade the last remaining wizards to come out of retirement and help defeat the Black Lord.
Journey to Wizards' Keep is a non-stop thrilling adventure with romance and humor as three girls with very different personalities join together to save the land.
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First published September 25, 2016
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K.C. Cowan
8 books12 followersKC Cowan has spent her life working in the media, as a reporter for KGW-TV, KPAM and KLX-radio, and as original host and story producer for an arts program on Public Television. She is also the author of two books: “The Riches of a City” the story of Portland, Oregon, and “They Ain’t Called Saints for Nothing!” with artist Chris Haberman. She is married and happily lives in her hometown.
Sara Cole is an officer with Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, where she is the Crime Prevention Coordinator. Sara provides public outreach to citizens on topics such as Neighborhood Watch, ID Theft and Personal Safety. She also serves on many community coalitions, and is a board member of the Crime Prevention Association of Oregon. Sara is married and enjoys spending much of her free time with her two grandchildren.
Sara Cole is an officer with Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, where she is the Crime Prevention Coordinator. Sara provides public outreach to citizens on topics such as Neighborhood Watch, ID Theft and Personal Safety. She also serves on many community coalitions, and is a board member of the Crime Prevention Association of Oregon. Sara is married and enjoys spending much of her free time with her two grandchildren.
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October 8, 2020
I always like books about knights, wizards, legends and quests to save the kingdom. Not to mention ladies who are destined to be someone bigger than they perceive themselves to be. This story is along that line.
A lot of things happened in the story. A lot of either of the three ladies being captured and the rest would have to devise ways to free the captive one. Or one of them would get separated from the group. Even though these things happen more than twice in the story, it was not in a way repetitive or boring since that capture or separation would lead into another world and challenge for our three heroines. Along the way they would meet people who will become part of their rag-tag group and help them in their quest. I enjoy the idea that each new character has a unique skill or expertise to offer to the team which proved to be very helpful in their battles. Each place they go, there is always a challenge that is to be overcome. I like that each challenge is different and leads them to meet another new character. Sometimes it was hard to keep up with each new addition to the group. This feels like a story with a lot of other stories inside it though they connect with each one seamlessly. You would not know what to expect next. It was so unpredictable and it made me more eager to go to the next chapters. I also liked how it ended. Very unlikely. Sometimes, the simplest endings could be the most effective. I absolutely loved it and I wish there is a next book. Another set of adventures for our three brave ladies with their equally handsome men.
I mentioned that there was a lot of getting captured and separation among the three ladies. It came to a point where I started asking if this is what's going to happen for the rest of the story. I was wondering if they will ever get to somewhere safe or when will journey to the wizards keep will start like the title says. I was doubtful if the wizards will ever appear. I feel like the title must be wrong. It seemed like there was never going to be a wizard's keep looming in the distance. But then again, my apprehension is appeased because the capture or separation needed to happen because it opens up into another world and another challenge to conquer. Yes, it would seem that the challenges are never gonna end. And I feel sorry for our three ladies but to compensate for that the authors came up with a brand new character that would come to our fair ladies rescue. So, I guess, I have nothing to complain for as the authors seem to have anticipated what I was looking for.
I give the book four cabbages in honor of Princess Irene of Cabbage. It was a delight to be a part of this long and very interesting journey of these three ladies. If I were to pick my favorite character, I think it would be Kay. She's independent and she's so capable of protecting herself. Far from being a maiden in distress. The moral of the story is to never belittle yourself or anyone. Each one is unique and you may not know when it would be your time to shine or when the time that your abilities will come in handy. Each one has a purpose and sometimes for most of us, it may take a while to be able to actually figure out what it is. But it will come. I, for one, am still dying to know what my purpose in this earthen kingdom is.
Authors: K. C. Cowan, Sara Cole and Nancy Danner
Published Date: 9/13/2016
Full review on http://iamnotabookworm.blogspot.com/2...
A lot of things happened in the story. A lot of either of the three ladies being captured and the rest would have to devise ways to free the captive one. Or one of them would get separated from the group. Even though these things happen more than twice in the story, it was not in a way repetitive or boring since that capture or separation would lead into another world and challenge for our three heroines. Along the way they would meet people who will become part of their rag-tag group and help them in their quest. I enjoy the idea that each new character has a unique skill or expertise to offer to the team which proved to be very helpful in their battles. Each place they go, there is always a challenge that is to be overcome. I like that each challenge is different and leads them to meet another new character. Sometimes it was hard to keep up with each new addition to the group. This feels like a story with a lot of other stories inside it though they connect with each one seamlessly. You would not know what to expect next. It was so unpredictable and it made me more eager to go to the next chapters. I also liked how it ended. Very unlikely. Sometimes, the simplest endings could be the most effective. I absolutely loved it and I wish there is a next book. Another set of adventures for our three brave ladies with their equally handsome men.
I mentioned that there was a lot of getting captured and separation among the three ladies. It came to a point where I started asking if this is what's going to happen for the rest of the story. I was wondering if they will ever get to somewhere safe or when will journey to the wizards keep will start like the title says. I was doubtful if the wizards will ever appear. I feel like the title must be wrong. It seemed like there was never going to be a wizard's keep looming in the distance. But then again, my apprehension is appeased because the capture or separation needed to happen because it opens up into another world and another challenge to conquer. Yes, it would seem that the challenges are never gonna end. And I feel sorry for our three ladies but to compensate for that the authors came up with a brand new character that would come to our fair ladies rescue. So, I guess, I have nothing to complain for as the authors seem to have anticipated what I was looking for.
I give the book four cabbages in honor of Princess Irene of Cabbage. It was a delight to be a part of this long and very interesting journey of these three ladies. If I were to pick my favorite character, I think it would be Kay. She's independent and she's so capable of protecting herself. Far from being a maiden in distress. The moral of the story is to never belittle yourself or anyone. Each one is unique and you may not know when it would be your time to shine or when the time that your abilities will come in handy. Each one has a purpose and sometimes for most of us, it may take a while to be able to actually figure out what it is. But it will come. I, for one, am still dying to know what my purpose in this earthen kingdom is.
Authors: K. C. Cowan, Sara Cole and Nancy Danner
Published Date: 9/13/2016
Full review on http://iamnotabookworm.blogspot.com/2...
April 15, 2020
I have to say that I was happily surprised with this book. Wizards and fantasy themes are not normally my thing, but I was wrapped up in the journey from page 1. This is a great book for young girls and women. It's empowering and entertaining. I'm looking forward to Books 2 and 3!
October 6, 2016
I was asked to review this by librarything.com.
I found this really comical to read and was not expecting that . Two 16 years go in search of their true love. An evil Wizard gets in their way and predictably the two girls need to defeat the nasty wizard. There is betrayal, romance a great escape of a read.
I found this really comical to read and was not expecting that . Two 16 years go in search of their true love. An evil Wizard gets in their way and predictably the two girls need to defeat the nasty wizard. There is betrayal, romance a great escape of a read.
November 28, 2016
This book is great!
Journey to Wizards' Keep is a delightful read. I especially liked seeing the female characters as they grew into such capable women. Fun adventure story!!
Journey to Wizards' Keep is a delightful read. I especially liked seeing the female characters as they grew into such capable women. Fun adventure story!!
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