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	Review of The Fisherman's Son Trilogy By Dr. Hugh Rosen Anyone who enters the portal of this amazing trilogy must be prepared to confront mystery, adventure, magic, illusion, and possibility. Yet, what one might not anticipate from this comment is that although the books are shrouded in fantasy, they contain embedded within them truths that young readers can apply to their own lives, continuing on throughout adulthood... Read the full review Reviews of The Fisherman's Son Now I have read The Fisherman's Son. This is a nice children's fantasy, grounded in realism. Even the fantastic element is realistic, in that the dolphin doesn't abridge the rules just for convenience; the right introduction has to be made. It's not all right to make the excuse "I lost the cup because of a bear." - PIERS ANTHONY, author of the Xanth series, the Incarnations of Immortality series, the Adept series, and so much more! Visit the website of Piers Anthony at:http://www.hipiers.com Review by James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief of the Midwest Book Review The following review appears in the August 2003 "Children's Bookwatch" section, on "The Fiction Shelf", www.midwestbookreview.com: Written for young adults, The Fisherman's Son is an original novel by Marilyn Peake about Wiley O'Mara, a twelve-year-old boy, living on an island up north during the beginning of the nineteenth century. Wiley befriends a dolphin and undertakes an incredible rescue mission, as well as a memorable journey through the wonders of the North Atlantic Ocean. The Fisherman's Son is a delightful and colorfully narrated tale which documents Marilyn Peake as a story teller of considerable narrative skill. From Rebecca Brown, Original Editor and Publisher of RebeccasReads.com The Fisherman's Son, is a complex tale simply written, with fascinating detail & unblinking reality borrowing from legends & sagas deep within our collective memories. Youngsters will undoubtedly enjoy this story of a boy from a poor & troubled home, seeking adventure & solace & finding some degree of dignity & happiness... Read the full review THE FISHERMAN'S SON received the *highest possible rating* on the RebeccasReads web site, *four teapots. Rebecca Brown defines a four-teapot rating as follows: "This one's a keeper! A rich, topnotch read. Feeds the mind, warms the heart, tickles the soul. Sets all my bells ringing! The kind of book I want to tell the world about. It is likely to become an Old Friend." THE FISHERMAN'S SON* was chosen as a Runner-Up for "RebeccasReads Best Fiction 2003" by Rebecca Brown, Editor of RebeccasReads.com. Describing how she chooses books to review, Rebecca wrote: "As is my wont, I wandered off from the herd along lesser travelled rows, finding gemstones among the pebbles so many readers overlook or would never know existed, if I didn't review them." To read her entire article, along with her list of "RebeccasReads Best Fiction 2003," visit: http://www.rebeccasreads.com. From Becky Alexander, Educator The realism of the underwater ocean voyage is stunningly depicted with all its abundant and strangely beautiful aquatic life providing a bridge to the fantastic underwater adventures. These scenes give the idea that reality can be as fantastical as magic and that the past is full of wonder and possible treasures. Read the full review From Armand Rosamilia for EpicSFF.com "The Fisherman's Son" by Marilyn Peake. I love reading children's novels now that I have small children of my own. This is actually two positive reviews in one, as my son has read this book twice and I had to give up my copy to him... Read the full review *On EpicSff.com, Armand Rosamilia listed The Fisherman's Son* as one of the 5 best books he read in 2004 (out of approximately 100 books). He rated books by R.A. Salvatore # 1, The Fisherman's Son as # 4, and Faithful by Stewart O'Nan and Stephen King as # 5. From Beverly J. Rowe for MyShelf.com The author's descriptions of the underwater world are exhilarating as Wiley traverses the depths and meets up with wonderful undersea creatures and the fearsome dragon-beast that guards the entrance to the village. This book would be a great read-aloud project for the whole family. The characters are compelling, and the multilevel plot will hold the interest of even reluctant readers. Read the full review From Laurie Wood, Black Ice Reviews With simple yet stimulating language, Ms. Peake brings forth the ideas that every child can be brave, one must never leave a friend in need of help, and one must see a course of action through to the end. Her fantasy story complete with beasts, danger, treasure maps, and visions of days gone by is sure to be enjoyed by both boys and girls. Ms. Peake has left her ending open for a sequel, one that will be looked forward to by her fans... Read the full review From Tracy Farnsworth, Roundtable Reviews Marilyn Peake launches her debut with a fast paced offering that contains excellent imagery amidst a coming of age story. THE FISHERMAN'S SON shows that she is an author to watch as her writing further develops in future tales... Read the full review From Phillip Tomasso III for TheBestReviews.com Marilyn Peake has burst onto the scene as a promising writer with the release of her first middle grade novel, The Fisherman's Son. The author's imagination is let loose on the pages giving readers, both young and old, an almost certain treat... Read the full review From Leora Krygier, Author of First the Raven and When She Sleeps - www.LeoraKrygier.com ...The Fisherman's Son beautifully breathes life into a child's hope for a better tomorrow. Read the full review From Author K.L. Nappier, www.klnappier.com For those who have a love of the sea and Celtic landscape, The Fisherman’s Son will be a particularly enjoyable read with your children. As for your little ones, they’ll have a rich story of fantasy filled with oceanic learning... Read the full review From Jennie S. Bev, BookReviewClub.com The Fisherman’s Son is a story about a twelve-year-old boy named Wiley whose mother has just died. It is a story about grief, love, courage, friendship, adventure and mystery in a nineteenth century setting. Above all, it is a story about being triumphant in the midst of adversity... Read the full review From Sharon Schulz-Elsing, Contributing Editor of "Curled Up With a Good Book" Marilyn Peake's first fantasy novel for young readers, The Fisherman's Son, calls to mind all the mystery and wonder of Orson Scott Card's earlier mythological works such as Hart's Hope or Seventh Son in its quest-style tale, and in its evocative descriptions of a place much like early nineteenth-century Ireland comes close to the lush and luminous visual treatment of John Sayles' magical film The Secret of Roan Innish... Read the full review From Warren Thurston, BoggleBooks The story is full of action and mythical creatures. It flows quite well and always entertains. The Fisherman's Son is a book well worth reading... Read the full review From Cheryl McCann, Review-Books.com "This is a great book. I enjoyed reading its rich text and got lost in the words." Even though it is considered a children's book, I certainly enjoyed the rich, descriptive text of this tale. It has wonderful imagination with touches of realism; descriptions of events are rich and put you in the scene, and it has a wonderful plot. I recommend it highly and look forward to the next book... Read the full review From Kevin Tipple, Book Reviewer This rich, fun read is perfect for the pre-teen reader. There is a minimum of violence, plenty of action and historical lessons, as well as an appreciation of nature, beauty and magic... Read the full review From Lea Schizas, Editor-in-Chief of Apollo's Lyre - www.apolloslyre.com Marilyn Peake is a fantastic storyteller. Her enthrallingtale, THE FISHERMAN’S SON, of a young lad and his quest to save six boys trapped within the deep realms of the waters surrounding his village, rivets you by tagging you alongside this journey. The added characters of Elden, the dolphin who is Wiley’s water guide, and the magical Lucinda who guides Elden on land just deepen the plot. Read the full review**
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