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Chosen Ones |  | Author: Alister E. McGrath
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Category: eBooks
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Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 9482
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 208
Number Of Items: 1
ASIN: B003GEKL3S
Publication Date: April 9, 2010
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Product Description
The land of Aedyn is a paradise beyond all imagining. But when this paradise falls, strangers from another world must be called to fight for the truth.Peter and Julia never suspected that a trip to their grandparents' home in Oxford would contain anything out of the ordinary. But that was before Julia stumbled upon a mysterious garden that shone on moonless nights. It was no accident that she fell into the pool, pulling her brother along with her, but now they're lost in a strange new world and they don't know whom they can trust. Should they believe the mysterious, hooded lords? The ancient monk who appears only when least expected? Or the silent slaves who have a dark secret of their own? In a world inhabited by strange beasts and magical whisperings, two children called from another world will have to discover who they truly are, fighting desperate battles within themselves before they can lead the great revolution.
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 fairly decent fantasy September 8, 2010
Sarah Schopp (Austin, TX)
Fiction, fantasy, young adult
The Chosen Ones is an allegorical fantasy showing us the battle that people go through when deciding whether to be on God's team or not.
This was the first in a series, and I was glad to see that it did not end in a cliff hanger. The writing was simplistic and unpolished. I found the story to be an okay plot, but I am fairly picky in my fantasy expectations.
Two children find a pool in the backyard of their vacation home and fall through it into another world. They are assigned a quest to save the kingdom and even have a prophecy about them.
There were a few typos and it really wasn't a book that I would read again, but if you are looking for a light fantasy this is a good choice for you.
Thanks to Pam at Zondervan for providing a copy of this book for me to review.
 Fantastic Fantasy August 19, 2010
Cassi
this book is a must buy for fans of C.S. Lewis's "Chronicles of Narnia", espiecailly the lion, the witch and the wardrobe. it is a book full of mystery, excitement and betrayal. i simply couldn't put it down; it seemed like a fast read, but that could be me. If there is a second book out/coming out (I'm not entirely sure, the fact it is entitled: The Aedyn Chronicles: Chosen Ones DOES hint to me there will be more) i will definatly buy it. It's a good book, maybe a little over priced, considering the longer books i can get for less, but all in all a great must-read.
 Nice idea... August 10, 2010
David Little (Tokyo, Japan)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very much a Narnia copy in my humble opinion with the author aiming for the 11-13 age group (?). Perhaps a first draft? It's a relatively nice idea and with work could result in a better told story.
Without ruining the story too much; I wonder if the main point is that we should only forgive those that are truly evil but not those that work for them ... most of the evil lords' soldiers in the book being done away with, with out much remorse as far as I could tell. Aren't they husbands, brothers and fathers too!?
If you managed to pick up the free version it may be worth a read ... being relatively short...
 A Modern Day Narnia July 30, 2010
S. Brooks
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
While investigating a mysterious silver glow in an ancient garden, Peter and Julia are magically transported from their grandparent's Oxford home to a strange new world. Aedyn is a beautiful and mysterious paradise ruled by three tyrannical Lords. Believing they have come to fulfill and ancient prophesy, Julia and Peter are heralded as the "chosen ones." Faced with a mission to rescue those enslaved by the evil kings, Peter and Julia must discover if they have what it takes to restore the land of Aedyn to its rightful ruler.
I read a few of Alister McGrath's academic theological works when I was doing my undergraduate studies. I wasn't sure if he would be able to communicate on a young adult level (primarily because this guy is brilliant), but he exceeded my expectations. I really appreciate that he didn't dumb down these books. They are very well written and use excellent vocabulary words. The story is age appropriate for the younger tween/teen crowd, but engaging enough to keep my attention as well.
The books is beautifully illustrated - every so often there is a black and white sketched illustration to accompany the story.
Chosen Ones certainly has a Narnia-esque quality to it. If you are a fan of C.S. Lewis and the Chronicles of Narnia series, I'm sure you will also enjoy the Aedyn Chronicles by Alister McGrath.
Adventure, Action, Fantasy July 27, 2010
Reader Views (Austin, Texas)
Reviewed by Ben Weldon (age 12) for Reader Views (07/10)
"The Aedyn Chronicles: Chosen Ones" by Alister McGrath is the story of two kids, Julia and Peter, who found a mysterious garden behind their grandparent's house in Oxford, England. When they entered the garden and walked through the fountain, they suddenly found themselves in a mysterious new land. Soon after they found themselves in the new land of Aedyn, they were chased by mysterious hooded riders. Can Julia and Peter escape the riders before they are caught?
After reaching the great citadel of Aedyn, Julia and Peter were confused because all of the houses seemed empty. Later they reached the main castle and were confronted by silent, hooded guards who escorted them to the throne room of the Lords of Aedyn. There Peter and Julia met the three Lords of Aedyn - The Leopard, The Wolf, and The Jackal. The Lords had many hooded slaves who showed Peter and Julia to their rooms and then stood there, silent shadows. Will Peter and Julia be able to uncover the secrets of the slaves and the deceptions of the Lords before it is too late?
Peter and Julia led a relatively normal life until they went to visit their grandparents in Oxford. Then everything changed. They were brought into a world where three tyrannical lords reigned supreme. The lords were waited upon by silent, hooded slaves that served their every whim. When the Lords tried to exploit Peter's knowledge of science to suppress a slave rebellion, Julia realized that if she was to help the poor slaves she would have to take matters into her own hands. Can Julia prevent the complete corruption of Aedyn or will it fall into a state of anarchy and evil?
I would recommend "The Aedyn Chronicles: Chosen Ones" to people who like fantasy and adventure. Full of suspense and the occasional bit of humor, this was a great read. The cover illustration aptly set the scene for a book with action and adventure at every turn. The book was pretty fast paced and I finished it the day after I started it.
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