The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches (Keeper Martin's Tales #1)

Reader reviewed by Scooter

My mom and dad are both teachers at A.S. My mom has this entire series in her class library. I picked up the first book because of the interesting cover. My mom told me it was a wizard named Xith on the cover. I thought it was cool and started reading and reading and reading.

In my opinion it was by far the best fantasy I have ever read and I have read more than 200. I love reading about Emel and Adrina, Xith and Vilmos, Seth and Galan. I love it so much I've read it nine times and want to read it again!

Reader reviewed by Ben

I could not stop reading this book. I got the book for a road trip thinking it would be something to keep me occupied. It did more than that!!! I loved the book! Lots of action, suspense, and detailed characters and a very small touch of romance. The book kept you guessing and wondering what was going to happen to the characters next. Everytime we stopped for a break I was the first back to start reading my book again. I'm a Lord of the Rings fan and this book is along the lines of The Lord of the Rings. As soon as I finished book one I bought book two, three and four. Its a great book. I'm curious how the movie will turn out.

Reader reviewed by Evan

This book was excellent. Its intricate plot weaves the characters in and around Great Kingdom, where danger lurks everywhere for Adrina, Vilmos and Seth. This book captivates your mind.

Reader reviewed by Sylvia M

I've read all four of the Kingdoms & Elves books multiple times. 'Kingdoms & the Elves of the Reaches' is a book about an 12 year old boy who lives with people he thinks are his parents and a 13 year old girl who lives in a faraway kingdom. All his life, Vilmos heard that magic was evil, hes bad because he has magic powers, and the dark priests are going to get him. Then, one night, his life is changed forever... Vilmos finds out the truth about himself and his magic, and goes with the wizard Xith to learn all about being a wizard. He makes both friends and enemies there. He soon finds out that he is different, even for a wizard. And in his case, different can be deadly... I won't tell any more here, or I know I'll give the whole book away. But I strongly suggest that you read it. I believe that this book and the ones following are very enjoyable, and I strongly recommend it.

Reader reviewed by Nichola

My name is Nichola. I'm reading The Kingdoms and the elves of the Reaches. This story deserves five stars out of five because of the characters and greatness.

This story is about Vilmos, Adrina, Seth, Emel and others who all set out separately but become friends. It is a story of friendship, compassion, understanding, truth, justice, life, love, happiness.

I can't wait for the movie. It is going to be greatness times a million especially with Peter Jackson directing!

Reader reviewed by Danny

I personally never liked to read. I hated reading, the only way I would willingly read is if my life depended on it. Before The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reach I never picked up a single book... If I had to read a book for a school book-report I would go to the library and check out the audio tape for that book or even better a movie... NOT ANYMORE. Reading about Adrina, Seth, Emel and Vilmos's adventure's made me want more and more. I've now just started to read a book that I wouldn't even give another look before. Thanks to Robert Stanek's books I have a new appreciation and passion for reading. What got me so mesmerized by the The Kingdoms and the Elves series is tha tI the books are so descrptive to every inch, that you feel like your really theer... I often imagine myself in Adrina's world and being one of her bestfriend and going on those crazy adventure's with her. The book's are great. Let me tell you if you don't like to read try a Kingdoms and the Elves book... after that you'll love to reading; because the book or series open's your eyes. You know what I'm 15 and I've only read 4 books (the 4 Kingdoms and the Elves book's and I'm now starting to read another book.) in 15 year of my life i've only read 4 books. You know I hear this quote all the time 'reading is fun.' before I was like yeah right... But now I know what people mean when they say that... And I'd Like to thank Robert Stanek for that. R.S. were ever you are thank you. Before I wouldn't even read a 50 page book and now I read 200-300 page books. That is truly amazing. And If your going to read the books start with the first one, or you'll get confused.

Reader reviewed by Starlight

My friends are reading Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches. They got me started. It is the story of three heroes Vilmos, Adrina, and Seth and all thre friends.

Reader reviewed by Sue

This book is absolutely wonderful. I am a HUGE Kingdoms and Elves Fan and have read it 4 times. It took me 3 days to read. It is a thrilling, delightful, mysterious story. This is a book I would highly recommend.

Reader reviewed by Eric K

This was one of the best books I have ever read, and believe me, I've read a lot of books! It is so detailed, and descriptive that I felt that I was actually there! I was in my own little world at Imtal, and I could barely put it down!

Reader reviewed by xtra

My teacher recommended it to me and I read all 4 books in one month. All my friends are talking about it now. It is so much better than Artemis Fowl it isnt funny.