ABOUT THE BOOK:

Donita K. Paul’s 250,000-plus-selling DragonKeeper Chronicles series has attracted a wide spectrum of dedicated fans–and they’re sure to fall in love with the new characters and adventures in her latest superbly crafted fiction novel for all ages. It’s a mind-boggling fantasy that inhabits the same world as the DragonKeeper Chronicles, but in a different country and an earlier time, where the people know little of Wulder and nothing of Paladin.

In The Vanishing Sculptor, readers will meet Tipper, a young emerlindian who’s responsible for the upkeep of her family’s estate during her sculptor father’s absence. Tipper soon discovers that her actions have unbalanced the whole foundation of her world, and she must act quickly to undo the calamitous threat. But how can she save her father and her world on her own? The task is too huge for one person, so she gathers the help of some unlikely companions–including the nearly five-foot tall parrot Beccaroon–and eventually witnesses the loving care and miraculous resources of Wulder. Through Tipper’s breathtaking story, readers will discover the beauty of knowing and serving God.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Donita K. Paul is a retired teacher and author of numerous novellas, short stories, and eight novels, including the best-selling DragonKeeper Chronicles, a series which has sold more than a quarter million books to date. The winner of multiple awards, she lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she spends time mentoring and encouraging young writers. Visit her online at donitakpaul.com.

MY REVIEW:

The Vanishing Sculptor is a delightful tale set in a make believe  medieval type world brimming with dragons, intelligent talking birds, wizards, heroes and villains. As in any self-respecting fantasy, the reader will find a group of improbable heroes on a quest to save the world from impending disaster. And as expected, the allies run into assorted difficulties and corrupt men determined to stop them.

Complete with drama and humor, The Vanishing Sculptor has a subtle Christian message and many positive lessons for life. This engaging book should appeal to audiences both young and old.

You can purchase your own copy of The Vanishing Sculptor at Random House.