The Elf Prince - Book Review

All the elements for a wonderfully mystical tale for"Dantin", the 11 year-old half-breed Elf-Man Prince -
youth, and for those with youthful minds are here inwho along with his two courageous friends endeavor
this novel. Haunting dreams, caring creatures of theto break the dominance of Dantin's cold-hearted,
forest, magical swords, a quest to defeatruthless uncle. They cannot do this alone and are
wickedness and free its captives along withaided more than once by their friends: Tierra, the
humorous moments and unique characters - truly, it isshe-elf Princess and Byron, the leader of a tribe of
all here. Each of Todd's characters is pressed to findDwarf warriors.
their individual strengths, to accept the uniqueness ofI have to say this was an excellent novel. Scene
their abilities and learn respect for things they oncetransition moved smoothly from one to the next in a
held reservations about.realistic and engaging style. I completely enjoyed
There are three main characters in The Elf Prince.each stage of the tale and did not want it to end.
"Tenii" is a half-breed Man-Dwarf and just might beThe gorgeous book cover is certainly an asset to
the most interesting wizard readers will have met in aThe Elf Prince, which pictures one of the two
long time. "Petra", a gorgeous young fawn, has aintricately carved magical medallions that play a part in
persistent and doggedly determined nature thatthe tale.
saves them all more than once. Finally there is