King Ahaz accused my Master - the seer of Tira-Nor, Albear, Maker of Miracles-of high treason. King Ahaz said Albear was to blame for the drought that ruined the city. He told everyone that my Master had bewitched the sun, that rain would not come again until the seer gave the word. He called him "Albear the Accursed" and told the mice of Tira-Nor that he was using his unearthly powers to dry up the heavens, crack the earth, wither the berries of the Dark Forest, and throttle the neck of the White River. He even called my Master a foul prophet and tool of the ancient God, ElShua. King Ahaz was right.
Daniel Schwabauer, ThD, teaches English at MidAmerica Nazarene University and writes award-winning fantasy and science fiction novels. He earned an MA in creative writing under science fiction legend James Gunn and completed his doctoral work in semiotic theology with Leonard Sweet. He lives in Olathe, Kansas, with his wife and dogs.
This is my favorite book in this series. The story parallels two mice of different time periods. The back and forth creates compelling anticipation. Older elementary and above, I believe, would enjoy this book. I am a college student, and I stayed up late to finish it! I highly recommend this story.