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Explore the words and art of Lee Edward Födi by peering inside the books listed below. To leave a review of one of these titles, click here. |
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Kendra Kandlestar
and the Shard from Greeve
BOOK 3 • THE CHRONICLES of KENDRA KANDLESTAR
Written & Illustrated by Lee Edward Födi
Reading level: 8-12 •
285 pages • 140 b&w illustrations
Brown Books • Coming in August 2009
ISBN (hardcover): 978-1-934812-37-2
ISBN (paperback):978-1-934812-38-9
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When Kendra Kandlestar is granted a wand by the ancient tree of Een, she aspires to become a great sorceress, perhaps even greater than her own mother. But as Kendra struggles to unlock the secret of Een magic, an unlikely talisman falls into her hands—the Shard from Greeve.
The dark magic of the shard comes all too easily to Kendra, and its allure is soon impossible to resist. With the shard in her possession, Kendra decides to take matters into her own hands and embark on a quest to track down her lost brother in the dreary depths of the infamous Rumble Pit. In this dismal arena, young Kendra will be cast alongside Fauns and Centaurs, Dwarves and dragons, giants and unicorns, and even a mighty Peryton. And yet, perhaps the greatest battle of all will not take place within the dark and dangerous Rumble Pit, but inside Kendra herself, as she struggles to master the magic of the shard—and her own grumbling darkness.
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“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.”
– JustOneMoreBook.com
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Kendra Kandlestar
and the Door to Unger
BOOK 2 • THE CHRONICLES of KENDRA KANDLESTAR
Written & Illustrated by Lee Edward Födi
Reading level: 8-12 •
265 pages • 125 b&w illustrations
Brown Books • 2007
ISBN (hardcover): 978-1-933285-83-2
ISBN (paperback):978-1-933285-82-5
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Everyone knows that the creatures of the outside world are forbidden to enter the Land of Een. That’s why young Kendra Kandlestar is so surprised when a giant Unger arrives in the middle of the night to deliver a cryptic message: If she can find the mysterious Door to Unger, she will be able to unlock the truth about her long-lost family.
Kendra soon finds herself on an epic adventure into the wilds of the outside world. Along the way, she will encounter the King of the Dwarves, a magic-peddling Faun, and all manner of strange creature. And, once again, she will cross paths with the young Unger called Trooogul, and Kendra will have to play a dangerous game of trust. Does Trooogul intend to help Kendra find the Door to Unger, or will he lead her across the wretched Greeven Wastes, only to betray her to the Unger Elders so that she can be cast into the maze of monsters?
There’s only one way to find out. Slip inside the Door to Unger yourself, and follow Kendra as she embarks on an adventure that will change everything she has come to believe about the Ungers—and herself.
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“Lee Edward Födi has created a magical world for children. And I suspect they will be enthralled, entranced and want more...Bring on another Kendra Kandlestar book, Mr. Fodi. We're waiting.”
–Andrea Sisco, Armchair Interviews
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WINNER
Mom’s Choice Awards Gold Recipient®. |
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FINALIST
Children's Book Fiction |
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Nominee
Fantasy/Science Fiction
Cybils 2007 |
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Kendra Kandlestar
and the Box of Whispers
BOOK 1 • THE CHRONICLES OF KENDRA KANDLESTAR
Written & Illustrated by Lee Edward Födi
Reading level: 8-12 • 225 pages •107 b&w illustrations
Brown Books • 2005
ISBN (hardcover): 1-933285-10-9
ISBN (paperback):1-933285-11-7
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For over a thousand years the Box of Whispers has guarded the most precious treasure in the Land of Een. But what this treasure consists of is an ancient mystery that is known only to the Elders of Een—and it is a secret they guard well.
When the box is suddenly stolen, panic spreads across the land of Een and the wizard Griffinskitch is chosen to lead a band of would-be heroes into the wilds of the outside world to go in search of the fabled chest. One of the chosen Eens is Griffinskitch’s eleven-year-old niece, Kendra Kandlestar, a curious girl who craves adventure and excitement—and the truth about her long-lost family.
Soon, Kendra finds herself swept away on a journey where doors speak in riddles, plants cast treacherous spells, and strange creatures seem to lurk in every shadow. Will Kendra be able to overcome these perils and face the mysterious thief who lords over the Box of Whispers? There's only one way to find out: peer inside the Box of Whispers for yourself, and enter a world of magic, monsters, and mystery!
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“An enchanting tale...Lee Edward Födi has
found the magic elixir of children’s stories.”
– The Surrey Now, March 2006
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WINNER
Best Children's Chapter Book ~ ages 8 and up
The 2007 Mom’s Choice Awards®. |
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Recommended Reading!
Canadian Toy Testing Council ~ 2007 |
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Nominee
Surrey Book of the Year
2007 |
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Corranda’s Crown
Written & Illustrated by Lee Edward Födi
Reading level: 8-12 • 218 pages • 85 b&w illustrations
Royal Fireworks Press • 2002 • ISBN:0-880925-73-6
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Deep in the forests of Kendar, Princess Corranda finds an enchanted tree that gives her a strange and wondrous gift: the ability to speak to animals through the power of a magic pipe! But will this power be enough to overcome the evil sorceress Odjin the Beautiful and her hordes of gluttonous goblins? Will Corranda be able to restore freedom to the kingdom and reclaim the crown that is rightfully hers? Follow Corranda on an incredible journey as she discovers the magic of nature, the power of kindness, and how true beauty is found on the inside . . .
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The Chocolatier’s Apprentice
Written by Victoria Miles
Illustrated by Lee Edward Födi
Reading level: 5 and up • 48 pages • Color illustrations
Echo Memoirs • 2007 • ISBN: 09781811-3-1
Produced in celebration of Purdy's Chocolate Company's
100-year anniversary. Net proceeds from all book sales will go directly to Raise-A-Reader, an award winning, national program that supports literacy initiatives.
The Chocolatier's Apprentice is available at all 50 Purdy's Chocolate Shops across Canada for $5.00 (plus GST) and all money raised will assist local families.
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For as long as could remember, Eli Edward Earnest had dreamed of being a chief of chocolate...a captain of cocoa...a chocolatier.
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his 'greedy old folk' of the court are marvellous caricatures, and his castle is sure to capture the imagination of future architects.”
– René Englot, CM Magazine
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Gwynne, Fair & Shining
Written by Stephanie Lisa Tara
Illustrated by Lee Edward Födi
Reading level: 3 and up • 24 pages • Color illustrations
Brown Books • 2006 • ISBN: 1933285-62-1
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Children's verse has always had the power to inspire a deep love of language and learning, and this story-poem does just that.
Join young Gwynne on her glittering, magical journey as she discovers that being true to one's heart will always lead to the best path.
Find out more:
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“Martha Ann's Quilt for Queen Victoria is an absolutely exquisite book, written and designed with the author's entire heart. A touching story of a young girl's life from slavery to freedom and into old age, you will experience a lifetime of insight to the world and how it works...Illustrated with such delightful art work and beautifully compiled, this book is a true must have in any library, personal or school.”
– Beverly Pechin, Reader Views |
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Martha Ann’s
Quilt for Queen Victoria
Written by Kyra E. Hicks
Illustrated by Lee Edward Födi
Reading level: 7 and up • 32 pages • Color illustrations
Brown Books • 2006 • ISBN: 1933285-59-1
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Martha Ann is twelve years old when Papa finally saves enough money to purchase her freedom from slavery. In 1830, the family leaves east Tennessee to begin a new life in Liberia. On market days, Martha Ann watches the British navy patrolling the Liberian coast to stop slave catchers from kidnapping her family and friends and forcing them back into slavery. Martha Ann decides to thank Queen Victoria in person for sending the navy. But first, she must determine how to make the 3,500-mile voyage to England, find a suitable gift for the Queen, and withstand the ridicule of family and friends who learn of her impossible dream. This is the true story of Martha Ann Ricks, an ex-slave who spent fifty years saving spare coins to fulfill her dream of meeting the Queen of England.
Find out more:
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“Gorgeous watercolors chronicle the journey of a baby sea turtle from its hatching to its first swim in the sea.”
– Kirkus Reviews, September 2005
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I’ll Follow the Moon
Written by Stephanie Lisa Tara
Illustrated by Lee Edward Födi
Reading level: 0-3 • 40 pages • Color illustrations
Brown Books • 2005 • ISBN:1-933285-13-3
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A lyrical tale that traces a baby sea turtle as she hatches from a nest underneath the sandy beach and digs her way up into the soft night.
Instinctively, she follows the flickering moonlight and crawls home to the sea. This sweet and endearing book will make for perfect bedtime reading.
 WINNER - THIRD PRIZE
Outstanding Picture Book
Chocolate Lily Awards
2006-2007
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The Legend of How
Lightning Joined the Monsoon
Written by Linda Goudielock
Illustrated by Lee Edward Födi
Reading level: 3 and up • 20 pages, color illustrations
Saddle-stitched: US$11.00 [ISBN:1-4120-39-20-7]
Trafford• 2004
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Synopsis:
A folktale from the Sonoran Desert in Arizona. If you listen carefully, you can still hear the desert animals tell the story of how Lightning Larry decorated the sky, using his mule to send the lightning up into the monsoon sky.
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The Saguaro’s Christmas
Written by Linda Goudielock
Illustrated by Lee Edward Födi
Reading level: 3 and up • 22 pages, color illustrations
Saddle-stitched: US$11.00 [ISBN:1-4251-4770-4]
Trafford• 2008
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Synopsis:
A folktale from the Sonoran Desert in Arizona. If you listen carefully, you can still hear the desert animals tell the story of how Lightning Larry decorated the sky, using his mule to send the lightning up into the monsoon sky.
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The Brothers’ Bakery
Written by P.S. Murphy
Illustrated by Lee Edward Födi
Reading level: 5-11 • 24 pages, color illustrations
Saddle-stiched: US$10.99 [ISBN:1-4120-43-23-9]
Trafford• 2005
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A greedy king tries to buy the sweet smelling family bakery from the baker Jimal. When Jimal graciously refuses the offer, the king becomes furious. Not wanting to appear unjust by simply seizing the bakery, he decides to challenge Jimal to a contest—with the bakery as the prize. But Pimal, Jimal's wise brother, devises a plan of his own to keep the bakery out of the hands of the greedy king.
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