Author : K. S. R. Kingsworth
Citation : Kingsworth, K. S. R. Secret speakers and
the search for Selador's Gate. Canada
: Rawle & Windsor, 2010.
Hidden
in the depth of Cloven Grace, the harsh trickster Harrold King hides a secret
the parents know absolutely nothing. A thirteen year-old Fair O'Nelli
eventually assumes it's safe to be seen after spending nine years hidden in a
cellar. Knowing that her father and brother are missing or possibly dead, she
sets off in the company of three guardians to search for Selador's Gate and to
seek for Harrold King's secret. Along the way she discovers that they key to
survival is learning to see things as they are. This metaphorical tales is
similar to the Narnia, Lord of the
Rings and Wizard of Oz due to the likable heroine as Fair
discovers courage, conviction and friendship along her quest to Selador. Also,
the author has created a rich and detailed fantasy that is unique, charming and
with whimsical touches, such as some religious symbolism that can be found on
this novel. The world-building storyline and plot-driven make readers enjoy the
adventure and the sudden twists in some events.
