Review of Ela Green and the Kingdom of Abud
Posted: 25 Jan 2022, 12:55
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Ela Green and the Kingdom of Abud" by Sylvia Greif.]
Ela Green and the Kingdom of Abud is a young adult book written by Sylvia Greif. It is the first book in a trilogy and introduces characters, backstories, and the start of an adventure. The book is simple yet fun to read.
Ela Green is a fourteen-year-old girl who finds a bracelet and a scroll in the attic. She is instantly drawn to them and wants to discover where they came from. She soon learns that the bracelet grants her the ability to travel into a different world. A world where a tree, Yggdrasil, mentions she must go through an adventure meant only for her. Initially, she is terrified and returns to the real world. That is when she discovers time has hardly moved. Her best friend, Jo, claims she disappeared for a few seconds and suddenly appeared. She then decides to confront her uncle about what he knows. Ela Green has been part of a prophecy for many years. The time has finally come for her to fulfil it.
I love young adult books, and Ela Green and the Kingdom of Abud did not disappoint. I love how the history of the bracelet is told. The author does not leave you contemplating its existence or how it came to the family’s hands. I also like how the author mentions history in the book. I found myself learning about Zoroastrianism and Egyptology. The author also uses a few Arabic terms in the book, and it was exciting since I recognized the phrases.
It took me a couple of chapters to get accustomed to the book. The chapters sometimes switch to a different character. Also, I found it weird we got introduced to a character who suddenly disappeared. I suppose this particular character may appear in future books. I will have to read the sequel to find out. I also predict the main character will go through substantial character development. I am sure she will become more mature and independent.
The book seems to be professionally edited as I hardly found any errors. This is an enjoyable book, and I gladly give it 4 out of 4 stars.
I would recommend Ela Green and the Kingdom of Abud to young adults, especially those between 12 and 15. I could easily imagine reading this book in the 7th or 8th grade. There is absolutely no foul language, and the content is not graphic. There are instances where morality comes into play; however, it does not affect the book negatively in any way.
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Ela Green and the Kingdom of Abud
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Ela Green and the Kingdom of Abud is a young adult book written by Sylvia Greif. It is the first book in a trilogy and introduces characters, backstories, and the start of an adventure. The book is simple yet fun to read.
Ela Green is a fourteen-year-old girl who finds a bracelet and a scroll in the attic. She is instantly drawn to them and wants to discover where they came from. She soon learns that the bracelet grants her the ability to travel into a different world. A world where a tree, Yggdrasil, mentions she must go through an adventure meant only for her. Initially, she is terrified and returns to the real world. That is when she discovers time has hardly moved. Her best friend, Jo, claims she disappeared for a few seconds and suddenly appeared. She then decides to confront her uncle about what he knows. Ela Green has been part of a prophecy for many years. The time has finally come for her to fulfil it.
I love young adult books, and Ela Green and the Kingdom of Abud did not disappoint. I love how the history of the bracelet is told. The author does not leave you contemplating its existence or how it came to the family’s hands. I also like how the author mentions history in the book. I found myself learning about Zoroastrianism and Egyptology. The author also uses a few Arabic terms in the book, and it was exciting since I recognized the phrases.
It took me a couple of chapters to get accustomed to the book. The chapters sometimes switch to a different character. Also, I found it weird we got introduced to a character who suddenly disappeared. I suppose this particular character may appear in future books. I will have to read the sequel to find out. I also predict the main character will go through substantial character development. I am sure she will become more mature and independent.
The book seems to be professionally edited as I hardly found any errors. This is an enjoyable book, and I gladly give it 4 out of 4 stars.
I would recommend Ela Green and the Kingdom of Abud to young adults, especially those between 12 and 15. I could easily imagine reading this book in the 7th or 8th grade. There is absolutely no foul language, and the content is not graphic. There are instances where morality comes into play; however, it does not affect the book negatively in any way.
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Ela Green and the Kingdom of Abud
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