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Kai Strand writes fiction for kids and teens. Her debut novel, The Weaver, was a finalist in the 2012 EPIC eBook Awards. She is a (very lucky) wife and the mother of four amazing kids. The most common sound in her household is laughter. The second most common is, "Do your dishes!" She and her family hike, geocache, and canoe in beautiful Central Oregon, where they call home.
To find out more about Kai’s books, download companion documents, find links to her published short stories and discover all the places to find Kai both virtually and in person, visit her website: www.kaistrand.com. She loves to hear from readers, so feel free to send her an email or visit her facebook page, Kai Strand, Author.
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
The Wishing Well - Another Weaver Tale by Kai Strand is the story of Molly Minstrel who is treated badly by her mother and sisters. The story then takes you to Molly's meeting with this mysterious creature, UNWANTED, whose magical powers help to wish her problems away. The story is a twist on the original Cinderella story. Instead of the fairy godmother, the author has introduced UNWANTED, an amazing blue creature.
I liked the idea of recreating the magic of Cinderella. It is very innovative to have a theme on similar lines. It is disheartening to see children being treated badly and abused by the people with whom they stay. There are some lessons to be learnt too through the story. Molly's character is also portrayed with some depth and the valuable education she gives other children by her behavior is commendable.
The Wishing Well is a book that all children from the age of seven would enjoy. But the story demands that there are pictures of Molly Minstrel, Riddle, and UNWANTED. The story line is great, and illustrations would have added to it.
Apart from Molly, the characters of Riddle and UNWANTED are worth mentioning. The meanness of her mother and sisters is depicted very well. The book also speaks about helping, loving, and the victory of good over evil. Will Molly be granted the wish that she is looking for?
