DDBook Reviews

  Wild Waterslide Race is the fifth book in the colourful series by Dave W. Ball. The Hiccups have a watersliding championship. They have been training hard as the race takes much stamina, precision, and, most importantly, fun. Derf has won the last three years, but Anne and Enna have their eyes set on the finish line this year. When an unforeseen hiccup occurs, and Anne and Enna must make an important decision, will it cost them the race? What will you do if faced with the same opportunity?   Wild Waterslide Race by Dave W. Ball is a vibrantly coloured children’s book that teaches children the importance of preparing and practising for competitions. It also teaches children about good sportsmanship and that competition need not come between friends. Derf, Anne, and Enna are friends who respect each other and also train and have fun together. Through their story, children are taught that winning is not the most important aspect of competition. Fellow competitors must be re...

  Forced to flee after her new husband murdered her father and her loyal court followers, Princess Sanja flees to the Fairylands, where she hopes she will find refuge. However, she loses her provisions to a golden-eyed fairy who helps her to the city of Aceleau. Believing she would find somewhere safe in the city, she is caught unawares as she is forcefully led to the house of the Master Mage. There she is faced with a choice, stay and learn from the two Human mages in the Fairy city or take her chances in the streets where her life would not be guaranteed. Sanja soon catches the attention of the Fairy King, who is known for his cruelty towards humans, exceeded only by that of his son. A plot stretching over two kingdoms comes to play as Sanja has to fight for her life and those of the people she loves. Facing the cruel King and finding aid from a very unlikely source, can she save herself and those who depend on her? The Quarter Mage by Angelina J. Steffort is an enchanting and ri...