by Dianne Lynn Gardner (Goodreads Author)

Sheila's review
bookshelves: childrens, lunchtime-read, relationships, scifi-fantasy, short-stories, young-adult, suspense
Feb 13, 13
Read in February, 2013
You don’t have to read the first two parts of the Tale of Four Wizards to enjoy this short story. Author Dianne Lynn Gardner has an enviable skill for recapping what’s passed while telling the natural musings of her characters. Young Kaempie set out with the other three wizards in Silvio but was separated from his friends as he tried to take care of Meneka. Now he’s alone. His younger friend may be trapped, tortured or dead, and Kaempie heads off valiantly to find him.
The realm of these wizards reveals new secrets in this tale. Roots of the feud between Kaemperns and Meneks become clearer, but readers following the Ian’s Realm series will wonder at curious connections between worlds and the possibilities of more. Certainly I’m wondering.
A beautiful short story in its own right, Kaempie adds an enjoyable depth of history to Ian’s Realm. A short fun read with swords, sorcery, wizards, ships, dragons and more, it’s highly recommended for middle-grad readers (and parents and grandparents too).
The realm of these wizards reveals new secrets in this tale. Roots of the feud between Kaemperns and Meneks become clearer, but readers following the Ian’s Realm series will wonder at curious connections between worlds and the possibilities of more. Certainly I’m wondering.
A beautiful short story in its own right, Kaempie adds an enjoyable depth of history to Ian’s Realm. A short fun read with swords, sorcery, wizards, ships, dragons and more, it’s highly recommended for middle-grad readers (and parents and grandparents too).
Kaempie (A Tale of the Four Wizards)
by Dianne Lynn Gardner (Goodreads Author)
by Dianne Lynn Gardner (Goodreads Author)

The tales of Silvio and Meneka told, what of Keampie? He was in the skiff with Meneka, what happened to him after they separated? His tale is the third of the Tales Of Four Wizards.
Kaempie manages to make it to shore and looks for his lost countryman. In his journey, he meets strangers from a 'portal' and witnesses what happens with Meneka and the evil queen. His sacrifice leaves him vulnerable, but also opens the path for the people who will soon take his name just as the shore villagers took Meneka's. The Kaempeans were founded by this hero, taught by them, and learned the Taikan tales.
This reader's impression of Kaempie was favorable, and improves with this story. As Silvio points out, he took charge of Meneka when the younger wizard made a bad decision of running off in the sea. He continues to be concerned about the boy even when he is among less than friendly individuals, which show his strength of character and his sense of loyalty even to those who do not appreciate it. Furthermore, his use of magic is so different from Meneka that it shows his maturity. His sacrifice is painful to watch, but his reasoning is sound. The reader aches for him when it turns out he needs his gifts later, but all in all his wisdom shows itself to be beyond just his magical ability.
A definite recommended read!
Like the second tale, this one is complete and helps the reader understand the history behind another people of Deception Peak. 4 stars!
Kaempie manages to make it to shore and looks for his lost countryman. In his journey, he meets strangers from a 'portal' and witnesses what happens with Meneka and the evil queen. His sacrifice leaves him vulnerable, but also opens the path for the people who will soon take his name just as the shore villagers took Meneka's. The Kaempeans were founded by this hero, taught by them, and learned the Taikan tales.
This reader's impression of Kaempie was favorable, and improves with this story. As Silvio points out, he took charge of Meneka when the younger wizard made a bad decision of running off in the sea. He continues to be concerned about the boy even when he is among less than friendly individuals, which show his strength of character and his sense of loyalty even to those who do not appreciate it. Furthermore, his use of magic is so different from Meneka that it shows his maturity. His sacrifice is painful to watch, but his reasoning is sound. The reader aches for him when it turns out he needs his gifts later, but all in all his wisdom shows itself to be beyond just his magical ability.
A definite recommended read!
Like the second tale, this one is complete and helps the reader understand the history behind another people of Deception Peak. 4 stars!
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