Tetong in the Land of the Unknown

This is the story of a young man's passage to manhood as he and his two brothers struggle to save their father from the curse of an evil sorcerer. Skeptical, arrogant and even insolent at first, the boy quickly learns that there are creatures and magic far beyond his imagination or even comprehension.His quest for the magic takes him from one end of the northern part of the Philippines to the other and into dimensions far beyond.Written for children, this novel is a fantasy romp for kids of all ages and in the best tradition of Charles Perrault, Hans Christian Anderson and the Brothers Grimm. "The talisman orb is the only way to help end the curse of the sorcerer in this mountain. It contains all of the good that was once in this world. Although it is small, its brightness has no limit. Once the talisman reached the heart of this mountain, it will shine through the darkness into the land of the unknown." The vision faded, then vanished. The story is riveting, and the scenes are very tense. The presence of magic throughout the story is enchanting and hugely entertaining. The author's imagination soars, and she takes the reader along for a wild, wonderful ride. This is magic realism in the best tradition of authors such as Gabriel Garcia Marquez. -James Thayer, author of White Star and Terminal Event.