Wrush: The Secret Worlds Of Tabetha Bright

Wrush #1

by Tyler Enfield

Tabetha Bright may be the cleverest girl ever to scoot around in a wheelchair. Her days in the hospital are spent daydreaming and writing magical tales, but when she receives a mysterious gift, a pen with magic of its own, her stories become dangerously real. Suddenly Tabetha is thrown into a perilous adventure in the strange and wondrous world of Wrush...

With the help of a Mungling, a captain, and a tattooed boy-wizard Tabetha must stop a dark sorcerer from finding the Pyramid Map and destroying the protective wall between worlds. But how much can one girl, unable to walk, help against Wrush's most powerful foe?

More than anyone ever imagined.

Genres: Fantasy, Childrens, Fiction

206 pages, Perfect Paperback

First published November 1, 2009

About the author

My name is Tyler Enfield, and I'm the author of Like Rum-Drunk Angels, as well as Madder Carmine, and three Young Adult novels. I live and write in Edmonton with my wife and two daughters. Feel free to visit my website at: www.TylerEnfield.com

Reviews

[hala · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the story of Tabetha Bright, an eight-year-old girl. Confined in a wheelchair, Tabetha spends her days in a dreary, boring hospital. The story begins on Tabetha's birthday. She can't go home and is lonely, but she tries to be happy. She focuses on writing her story. Tabetha is a writer. Then, she sees a box. In the box is a pen. Tabetha starts writing with the pen, only to find whatever she writes becomes real! The pen is sort of a magic portal to the world of Wrush. In Wrush, she meets a creature named Mungling. He tells her that the kingdom of Wrush has long awaited for their true Empress to arrive and save them for the villainous sorcerer, Morlac. Tabetha finds that she is the Empress! With the help of Mungling and The High Wizard of Wrush, who later becomes her friend, Tabetha must save Wrush. This was a pretty decent read, it was really creative and original. It's not one of my favorites, so I will only give it three stars. But it was still a good book; creative, interesting and a fun read.

[Gabby · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful book that only grows as it starts and continues. It shows the power of the imagination and not letting fear or yourself get in the way of the goals you have set. A brilliant read with a clever little girl. I love the brilliance and vibrance of the world of Wrush. Would love to read more of the world and Tabitha's adventures.

[Michishelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book when I was younger!! It's really cute and touching, and actually teaches you quite a lot. I found out about it through some of my schoolmates, and I remember wanting nothing more than to read it but my parents not agreeing. Then The Karakul came to my old elementary school to host a little assembly about the recent release of his new book, the second volume of "Wrush". I was chosen to read to the school principal and thus was able to get free copies of both volumes, both signed by The Karakul. I was ecstatic.

[Rhiannon's Reading Corner · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sort of modern-day fantasy with an Alice In Wonderland feel, this book will have you racing through whimsical worlds! I really loved that the protagonist in Wrush is a child with a physical disability - something I don't see a lot of (especially in fantasy). Despite her inability to walk, Tabetha manages to save the magical world she is exploring, with little help, showing her as very capable and self-sufficient despite her disability. The reason that this book is not highly-rated is the plot - it sort of felt like a random sequence of events. There wasn't much to tie the story together, and most of the decisions made by characters where made because they 'just knew' what the right answer was (not because they actually had to figure anything out). I think this book is a great one to have representation-wise, but personally i didn't love the style and plot.

[Elizabeth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Incredibly fast paced.

[Alice Blanchette · Rating 3 out of 5]

I haven't read it in years, but I'm going through the books I own and adding them to Goodreads, but I remember it being very good! I got it signed by the author!

[Infinite Scythe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Review coming soon

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was pleasantly surprised by this book! It is beautifully written and has an interesting and fascinating story. I very much enjoyed it!!

[Elle · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars.
My kids (11 and 9) and I took turns reading this book out loud to each other. My daughter purchased it at her school after a visit from the author.
I found it to be quite good and very imaginative.
According to both kids, this was a "good book but it got really confusing in some parts."
They both gave it a 3, I give it a 4, hence the 3.5 rating.
We have the next book which we will likely read after a bit of a break from the series.

[Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tabitha is a girl confined to her bed because of not being able to walk. I don't know why she can't walk, but she is given a magic pencil and writes herself into a fantasy story. During the adventures another child, Thomas is moved into her room, he is angry and can't walk either. Tabitha tries to befriend him but then gives up when he won't speak to her. Would be good read-a-loud for 2nd grade and up.

[Lukas Dohse]

On page (6) Tabetha the main character lives with her mother (and maybe more) who doesn't have a lot of money. She went to see the doctor and she found out how unhealthy she is. She realized that she has pneumonia. Her family is way too poor to obtain medicine for it. She knew that everything she does regularly will never be the same. I'm looking forward to finding out if or how she gets what she needs for her sickness.

[Robyn]

My mom told me I KNOW the author of this book but did not tell me who that is. I am thinking my son would enjoy this novel and I have laughed outloud more than twice. I did wind up putting it aside in order to accomodate book club selection. I plan to pick it up again with my son. I need a break from Harry P. ;)

[Skye · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars very interesting story, kind of a cross between The Chronicles of Narnia and Alice in Wonderland. I enjoyed the world, and the characters. But found a lot of the action to be too simplified, even for a children's book. I did love that it showed diversity by having the main character have a physical disability. Overall I enjoyed the book, and will continue reading the series.

[Kelsey Manning · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! This was so creative and interesting that I could not stop reading! I received this for christmas a few years ago and have not stopped re reading it! Anyone who loves adventure should definately check this book out! ;)

[Cassidy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poor tabatha bright has an illness anomia she has to take pills every afternoon and she needs to stay out of the cold or else it will get worse. One day she receives a pen on her birthday and whatever she writes will come true, now two worlds rely on tabatha bright to save them.

[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightfully imaginative, fun read for all ages.

[Erik Hanzen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wildly imaginative! A meaningful and very entertaining read for all ages.

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it. An excellent fantasy for young and old. Very creative, original, meaningful, and fun. Definitely recommended for young readers.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The descriptive dialog brought the characters to life. I couldn't put the book down. A pleasure to read for adults as well as for children.

[Shea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book, lots of excitment and yeah great!!
Characters are really neat and interesting story outline!

[Tracy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Saw this book at the farmers market and told my friend Amy about it. On Friday she suggest we read it. So.. I did. Pretty good. But not a Harry Potter. Worth the read though.

[N · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful Childrens book.
Very Imaginative.

[Shelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautiful story to support our growing children. Must read the next one in the series.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading this with my daughter! Fantastic!

[Dabi · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Sharida · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED this book!!! Highly recommend.

[Coatesj · Rating 1 out of 5]

Meh