Review of Return of the Golden Age

By Author K.L. Nappier K.L. Nappier

The final book in Marilyn Peake’s trilogy brings the adventures of Wiley and his friends to a satisfying full circle. Once again, Ms. Peake targets younger readers with an eye toward teaching them wholesome values, as well as piquing their interests in the world around them.

In this final installment, Wiley and the orphans from the City of the Golden Sun discover they have a challenging task at hand: to show  the world-weary villagers of Wiley’s land their true promise and potential. But how do a group of children convince adults whose spirits are numbed and cynical from centuries of hardscrabble living? Rest assured, Elden the magical dolphin and Lucinda, the guardian of the forest lake, do all they can to help Wiley and his friends in their task.

As with “The Fisherman’s Son” and “The City of the Golden Sun,” this novel favors ages eight to twelve in its simple, concise reading style. But, again, there are just enough new words to expand young minds. Ms. Peake deserves a Five Star rating for creating a trilogy easy to read, that encourages healthy fantasy and a desire in young readers to learn.

Copyright (c) 2008 Marilyn Peake