School Library Journal
Just as the mountain said to David, we say to you, "Come along and climb!"
Soar, with the aid of the mysterious Phoenix, to fabulous adventure with
folks that never were - or always are, depending on your viewpoint. See a
magic witch, in her cave, brew a wail; meet the Banshee of Mare's Nest Wood!
By the way, do you know the difference between gryffin, gryffon and gryffen?
Nor did David. David learned fascinating facts as a preparation for Life,
while he helped friend Phoenix escape the serious Scientist.
Edward Ormondroyd has written a stimulating, ageless story. It combines
beautiful writing, topnotch adventure, and enchanting fantasy.
Chicago Tribune
Just as the mountain said to David, we say to you, "Come along and climb!"
Soar, with the aid of the mysterious Phoenix, to fabulous adventure with
folks that never were - or always are, depending on your viewpoint. See a
magic witch, in her cave, brew a wail; meet the Banshee of Mare's Nest Wood!
By the way, do you know the difference between gryffin, gryffon and gryffen?
Nor did David. David learned fascinating facts as a preparation for Life,
while he helped friend Phoenix escape the serious Scientist.
Edward Ormondroyd has written a stimulating, ageless story. It combines
beautiful writing, topnotch adventure, and enchanting fantasy.
From the Publisher
"Many years ago, a book taught a young boy that imagination and wonder have wings. It was this book-David and the Phoenix-and that young boy was me. It was an experience I never plan to recover from." -New York Times bestselling author David Weber
