The Hidden Kingdom

By Author / Illustrator

Ian Beck

Genre

Adventure

Age range(s)

Publisher

Oxford University Press

ISBN

9780192755636

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

06-10-2011

Synopsis

A pampered prince who has to give up everything he has ever known. A warrior-like girl who has promised to carry out her duty at any cost. An obedient young servant with a mission to complete and an icy chill in his heart. As ancient demons rise around them and conspire to destroy their world, only these three people can defeat the evil which threatens to engulf them. But to do so they must first find a way to survive in the bitter, snowy lands where they are banished, and discover how to work together despite their differences. Only then will they be able to raise the secret armies of the hidden kingdom and fight for a new future together.

Reviews

This is an exciting fantasy adventure featuring three young people who are about to meet their destinies. Every 700 years demons from Hades try to enter the world and rule it and now is that time. Spoilt and pampered Prince Osami is saved from certain death when he is taken from his palace by Lissa, the warrior daughter of his servant. In saving the Prince, Lissa is fulfilling the role she has trained all her life for. The two make a harsh and difficult journey until they finally come face to face with the ancient demon army. Meanwhile Baku, a young servant boy, loses his master, and maybe much more, as he sets of in pursuit of the beautiful Ice Maiden and his own date with destiny. This is an enjoyable read with plenty of action and three strong and well developed main characters. The relationships between the three, particularly the Prince and Lissa, are central to the plot and well interwoven in the story. It is a quick and easy read which fantasy lovers will enjoy. (266 pages). Age 10-12 years.