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The King of the Trees #7
The Birthing Tree
Ravaging the drought-stricken world of Lucambra, dragons have trapped Prince Elwyn and the royal family inside their tower. Hope is dwindling when Elwyn unearths an ancient urn containing a mysterious relic and clues to Lucambra’s plight. Fending off relentless foes bent on stealing the relic, Elwyn joins forces with a princess scarred by her dark past. Torn between love and duty, she cannot return home without jeopardizing Lucambra. If she stays with Elwyn, he will perish. After recovering a long-lost treasure, they find both peril and bliss beneath the Birthing Tree.
This is the seventh book in the King of the Trees fantasy series. Seven titles have been published to date. All titles feature a glossary and pronunciation guide at the back to make for easier reading and/or reading aloud.
This series is ideal for both pre-teens and teens (ages 8 and up, male or female), including young adults and adults. These books do not contain objectionable language, and appeal to those who enjoy other classics.
This is the seventh book in the King of the Trees fantasy series. Seven titles have been published to date. All titles feature a glossary and pronunciation guide at the back to make for easier reading and/or reading aloud.
This series is ideal for both pre-teens and teens (ages 8 and up, male or female), including young adults and adults. These books do not contain objectionable language, and appeal to those who enjoy other classics.
- GenresFantasy
256 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 16, 2010
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About the author
William D. Burt
12 books73 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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August 17, 2010
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August 13, 2010
This has to be one of the best books so far in William D. Burt's series! I really enjoyed it and I couldn't get enough. It makes me really excited for when book # 8 comes out.
November 18, 2013
I was so happy that one of my favorite characters in the King of the Trees series, Princess Kyleah, would be returning in The Birthing Tree. I felt that her story was only left halfway finished in #6 in the series, Kyleah’s Mirrors. Kyleah finally gets the happily ever after ending to her story, and she definitely deserves it! The Birthing Tree is all about the perfect love of God, or Gaelathane, as he is called in the world of Lucambra. This perfect love casts out all fear, and is even stronger than a bond between two people.
Each book in the King of the Trees series focuses on some aspect of Gaelathane’s creation, and in The Birthing Tree, there are quite a few! Burt has dragons in disguise, the Drewin, or little people, along with a captured prince and his family. William Burt leads us on a wonderful adventure, filled with riddles, ancient relics, and true love.
The Birthing Treeis the last in the series as of now, andis a satisfying and perfect conclusion to the King of the Trees series. I do hope William Burt comes out with a few more books in the series, or perhaps even a spin off series. As I have mentioned in previous reviews, these books are perfect for a longtime lover of The Narnia books, or as an introduction to the world of fantasy for young children.
TWJ Magazine 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, B&N, 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.
Each book in the King of the Trees series focuses on some aspect of Gaelathane’s creation, and in The Birthing Tree, there are quite a few! Burt has dragons in disguise, the Drewin, or little people, along with a captured prince and his family. William Burt leads us on a wonderful adventure, filled with riddles, ancient relics, and true love.
The Birthing Treeis the last in the series as of now, andis a satisfying and perfect conclusion to the King of the Trees series. I do hope William Burt comes out with a few more books in the series, or perhaps even a spin off series. As I have mentioned in previous reviews, these books are perfect for a longtime lover of The Narnia books, or as an introduction to the world of fantasy for young children.
TWJ Magazine 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, B&N, 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.
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