Stone Voice Rising

From School Library Journal Grade 5–8—The Earth Stone has lain silent for 10 centuries, until now. Six-year-old Lilibut is the new Stone Voice who can wield the power of magical stones. During her journey to Kiva, a safe haven where her abilities can be honed, she is kidnapped by Syxx, a timeless evil being. Subjected to torturous experimentation for five years, she's left brain-damaged and broken. Lilibut ends up at a group home where her recovery is remarkably swift. She and several foster children, led by 13-year-old Todd, run away after an earthquake and set out to find Kiva, pursued by Syxx and his forces. Descriptions of violence and dead bodies push this desert mountain adventure into darker territory. A number of unbelievable premises, problematic morality relating to the acceptability of killing depending on whether the victim is "good" or "evil," and uneven pacing due to time and perspective shifts detract from the overall quality. Too many belief systems cobbled together (Native American, Christian, and the Stone Voice mythology) create a muddled, loosely constructed world. However, the children's relationships are compelling and their adventure has momentum enough to propel the lengthy story forward. The secondary characters' experiences often serve the purpose of revealing Lilibut's character, but readers care for them, too. Though flawed, this is a satisfying enough story that will attract fantasy readers willing to suspend disbelief.— Amy J. Chow, The Brearley School, New York City

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