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Tiger Kingdom & The Book of Destiny (The Dream Chronicles 1) Kindle Edition

by Stacie Eirich (Author), Suzanne Hunt (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition

4.4 38 ratings

Book 1 of 3: The Dream Chronicles

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Wishes fly & dreams be bright,
In warmth of sun & chill of night.
Lost within one Kingdom lies a tome,
Of ancient tales & futures unknown.
Hidden there, a golden sword, a secret stone,
May fairies' wings help guide you home.

Once upon a time, on a cold autumn night, Suzie dreams of tigers rushing past on the streets outside her bedroom. Her twin brother Jack tells her it was only a dream, but was it?

When a school writing assignment turns magical, Suzie and Jack find themselves in a mysterious, enchanted forest: Tiger Kingdom. There, they meet magical creatures, find a fairytale castle and discover that they aren't the only children in the kingdom.

When Suzie & Jack meet Sampson, the Tiger King, he tells them that Queen Mohini and her cubs have gone missing. The tigers have also lost something else that is precious to them: The Book of Destiny. Without it, the forest is haunted by night spirits that threaten the safety of a once peaceful kingdom.

Will Suzie & Jack be able to help find The Book of Destiny and restore peace to the kingdom? Are the tigers hiding dark secrets? Follow Suzie & Jack as they go on an adventure in Tiger Kingdom, a world of magic, mystery and dreams – to find out.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MZ0F5RZ
Publisher ‏ : ‎ (December 15, 2016)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 15, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 8118 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 108 pages

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Stacie Eirich is a writer, singer & mother of two. A former English Instructor and Library Associate, she holds a Masters Degree in English Studies from Illinois State University. She is the author of The Dream Chronicles, a middle-grade fantasy series (2016-2019). Her poems & stories have appeared in numerous literary journals & anthologies, in print & online. She lives near New Orleans, La with her family.

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BBATL

Fantastical Book full of Dreamy Descriptions

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2018

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Stacie tells a fantastical tale about a twin brother and sister who are swept up into a dream world full of talking tigers, little dragons, fairies and ice bears. The pace of her book makes for an exciting and enjoyable read--perfect for middle graders. Her beautiful descriptions paint a dreamy world and make it easy for the reader to envision Stacie's mystical universe. The book is charmingly sprinkled by Stacie's own poetry and pictures sketched by her mother--one of the characters' namesakes. I look forward to finding out what happens in the next book.

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Jackie Miller

Tigers, dragons, bears, oh my!

Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2017

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Middle age fantasy novel, Tiger Kingdom and the Book of Destiny, by Stacie Eirich, is a fun and fantastical journey that is sure to engage the young readers imagination.

Twins, Suzie and Jack, are transported through an enchanted drawing and find themselves in an unknown world, inhabited by strange talking creatures and ruled by a white tiger. The only other humans in this mysterious world are two other siblings, Liam and Elena, who have been lost in this fantasy world for some time. Like the twins, they also find themselves in the same predicament, stuck in a world they don’t understand yet are seemingly connected too, with no idea how to get home. The four set out on a quest that will hopefully ensure peace for the kingdom and a way home for all of them.

Eirich has created a world rich in vibrancy and characters that are likable and relevant. Written for a younger audience, the prose is simple and the storyline moves at a quick pace, keeping the reader engaged. Filled with fantastical birds, a little green dragon, and regal tigers, the story entices the readers imagination and awe in the characters adventures.

Each chapter has a unique poem at the beginning and little illustrations throughout, both of which enhance the chapter content. These unexpected inclusions, promote Eirich’s unique stylized writing and her interesting approach to a fantasy genre propagated to a younger audience. The storyline seems to move through a dreamy state which either foreshadows the series ending or enhances the series “Dream Chronicle” moniker.

Tiger Kingdom and the Book of Destiny is the first book in the Dream Chronicle series and is a short, quick, and easy read, both satisfying in content, and storyline for the age group intended. Although it ends without much fanfare or an intriguing cliffhanger, I suspect that book two may make up for it with an interesting and possibly dangerous adventure in the “villains” homeland. I also hope that the backstories of Liam and Elena are explored, as their presence in this world prior to the twin’s appearance provokes a multitude of questions.

The book is a great start to what could be an entertaining middle grade series, perfect for fans of the Chronicles of Narnia, the Land of Stories series, or anyone who enjoys getting lost in fantastical worlds full of exciting adventures and delightful characters.

Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2021

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What an adventure these children have found themselves in. Love the poetry mixed in with the fun story. Definitely recommend.

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My daughter enjoyed this book very much.

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2017

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This was a magical tale that held your interest from chapter one. It was very well written and the characters were fun. I would recommend this book.

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SFFMad5102

The start of a special series

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2017

Merging poetry and prose, this is a really nice little story intended for a mid-grade younger audience. It has a real dreamy quality to it, which is heightened by the poetry, and therefore fits together nicely. If I had one observation, I would be that the ending is a touch abrupt – and a bit too early in my mind. It felt like it had only just got going, and then we ended, with a promise of a second volume in 2017. Hopefully there’s not too long to wait!

To set the scene, I am not a particular aficionado of poetry, and perhaps more than that, I am not a mid-grade teenager. But I am certainly not mature for my age, so it was not hard to throw myself into this little story! And overall I liked it.

The story focusses on twins (Suzie & Jack) who end up being magically transported to another world that is ruled by tigers. There they face some dangers, but ultimately find sanctuary with the white tiger king (Sampson). They then determine that what they need to return to their world (the real world?) is to venture out into the wider magical world and recover a book, as-well as a big precious stone. Of course, recovering these items will not be as easy as just finding them…

The story is told through the eyes of Suzie, and already we see that the main arc will come through her development in this magical realm. However, we do dip into the eyes of others for the prologue and interlogue, though this didn’t feel crucial.

And overall the story has a nice feel to it: the writing is good and it hits a reasonable pace. The poetry is distributed at various points throughout the prose, and though the poetry is relevant to the action, it never quite felt part of the story. I have no idea how one could better incorporate it, but that is how it felt to me. Is the poetry good? It probably is, yes (it reads easily enough), but I don’t think I was best placed to appreciate it! It did certainly add to the somewhat misty quality of the writing, and I think this worked well. It seems an excellent interpretation of how Suzie’s mind works – she is a daydreamer.

My main qualm with the book is probably to do with its progression. This story feels like it is something akin to the “Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” in terms of its design, and that is no bad thing. There is certainly the start of a good plot line, and the magical world is beautifully imagined. The problem is that by the end of the novel, it didn’t feel like we’d really made much progress. To use an analogy, it feels like we’ve just gone through the wardrobe and met Aslan, but then it ends. In my mind that represents the point where the story gets going (let the adventure begin!), but we have to wait. Indeed, without the poetry, this is actually a very short story, which I think reinforces the point. It is part of a whole. I have no doubt that the sequels will give rise to a very compelling and magical story, but it would have been nice to step a bit further down the road in this book.

So there we have it. This is lining up to be a really nice little story, and Suzie and Jack have lots of adventures ahead of them. Let’s hope they come thick and fast!

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Layla Pinkett

A great fantasy novella!

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2018

Although, I had read the second book of the series first, that little inconvenience didn't detract from my enjoyment of the story.

The story itself follows Suzie and her brother, Jack on a wild adventure in another kingdom. It's almost like a 'Lion, Witch and Wardrobe' scenario. One minute Suzie is sitting in a classroom, and the next...walking through a dark forest with her brother. I loved that. It took some strange occurrences to get that point, but they played out well.

From their arrival in the forest, the duo encounter some wonderful creatures, and pick up a couple of allies along the way. Characters I recognised from the second book in the series. I love the way the book was set out with a mixture of story and poetry...and the small string of illustrations that were scattered about the pages.

All in all, this is a well written story that I would recommend to anyone.

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SFFMad5102

The start of a special series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2017

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Merging poetry and prose, this is a really nice little story intended for a mid-grade younger audience. It has a real dreamy quality to it, which is heightened by the poetry, and therefore fits together nicely. If I had one observation, I would be that the ending is a touch abrupt – and a bit too early in my mind. It felt like it had only just got going, and then we ended, with a promise of a second volume in 2017. Hopefully there’s not too long to wait!

To set the scene, I am not a particular aficionado of poetry, and perhaps more than that, I am not a mid-grade teenager. But I am certainly not mature for my age, so it was not hard to throw myself into this little story! And overall I liked it.

The story focusses on twins (Suzie & Jack) who end up being magically transported to another world that is ruled by tigers. There they face some dangers, but ultimately find sanctuary with the white tiger king (Sampson). They then determine that what they need to return to their world (the real world?) is to venture out into the wider magical world and recover a book, as-well as a big precious stone. Of course, recovering these items will not be as easy as just finding them…

The story is told through the eyes of Suzie, and already we see that the main arc will come through her development in this magical realm. However, we do dip into the eyes of others for the prologue and interlogue, though this didn’t feel crucial.

And overall the story has a nice feel to it: the writing is good and it hits a reasonable pace. The poetry is distributed at various points throughout the prose, and though the poetry is relevant to the action, it never quite felt part of the story. I have no idea how one could better incorporate it, but that is how it felt to me. Is the poetry good? It probably is, yes (it reads easily enough), but I don’t think I was best placed to appreciate it! It did certainly add to the somewhat misty quality of the writing, and I think this worked well. It seems an excellent interpretation of how Suzie’s mind works – she is a daydreamer.

My main qualm with the book is probably to do with its progression. This story feels like it is something akin to the “Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” in terms of its design, and that is no bad thing. There is certainly the start of a good plot line, and the magical world is beautifully imagined. The problem is that by the end of the novel, it didn’t feel like we’d really made much progress. To use an analogy, it feels like we’ve just gone through the wardrobe and met Aslan, but then it ends. In my mind that represents the point where the story gets going (let the adventure begin!), but we have to wait. Indeed, without the poetry, this is actually a very short story, which I think reinforces the point. It is part of a whole. I have no doubt that the sequels will give rise to a very compelling and magical story, but it would have been nice to step a bit further down the road in this book.

So there we have it. This is lining up to be a really nice little story, and Suzie and Jack have lots of adventures ahead of them. Let’s hope they come thick and fast!

Franca Ogbonnaya

An out of this world tale...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2018

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I can see a lot of young readers liking this series. It was fun and full of adventure for the young characters of this story. The world building is good and makes you feel like you’re right there. I only wish the story was longer, as it ended a bit too abruptly. However, it does keep you wanting to know more.

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