Growing up on a farm, Lee Edward Födi was subjected to various horrible chores such as cleaning up after chickens, pigs, geese, and younger siblings. There was a time when his father harbored hopes that his son would take over the family business--but these aspirations came to an abrupt end when the young author accidentally ran the tractor over his dad's outhouse (thankfully, his dad was not inside at the time). As a result, Födi went on to pursue his love of art, mythology, and storytelling, all of which (luckily) do not require any skill in operating heavy machinery. He is the author and illustrator of The Chronicles of Kendra Kandlestar and has also illustrated several picture books, including I'll Follow the Moon and The Chocolatier's Apprentice, a Canadian national bestseller. When he is not writing and illustrating, Födi spends his time teaching kids how to daydream through his fun-filled creative writing workshops. He enjoys travelling, and especially exploring castles, mazes, tombs, and temples--not to mention tiny places hidden between the cracks of here and there.
""In his legendary way, author and illustrator Lee Edward Fodi
flawlessly mixes magic, monsters and mystery for his readers...This
family friendly series and exciting book is filled with thought
provoking issues, Kendra Kandlestar and the Shard from Greeve will
entertain readers of all ages.""
Midwest Book Review Kendra Kandlestar is back with an amazing new
fantasy adventure in this third volume in the series. Mythic
archetypes are explored amidst plenty of humour and action. Kendra
also faces choices that illustrate the importance of accountability
in our lives.
CCBC, Best Books 2010 Although Kendra Kandlestar and the Shard from
Greeve is the third volume in a series, it works as a stand-alone
read...It would be an excellent addition for personal, class,
school and public libraries. Highly Recommended.
Deborah Mervold, CM Magazine I loved this book and now want to go
back to read the first two stories. Kendra and her friends are
engaging characters, at once humorous (in a Pippi Longstocking kind
of way) yet also ""real.""...This is a most enjoyable book that is
likely to be shared over and over again.
The Reading Tub As always, Födi fills his world with unique and
unusual creatures, brought to life through their dialects and the
lively artwork that decorates almost every page. While the settings
are fantastic, the problems and motivations of the characters will
resonate with real-life kids.
10 Stories Up The Chronicles of Kendra Kandlestar have introduced
its fans to increasingly important life challenges. The dark power
of the Shard from Greeve is the most difficult, yet. In the
process, Kendra learns the value of true friendship and
demonstrates that to be Een--or human--means having the strength to
overcome the greatest foe of all . . . ourselves.
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