The Shield (The Finder – 1) by CJ Bentley
People lose their belongings. That is a fact of life. It can happen by accident, but sometimes it can happen when you put them in a very safe place and forget where that safe place is. Not many people are good at finding them again.
A young, gutsy girl with a kind heart, who’s searching for her own identity growing up in the 1960s, just happens to be very good at finding things. Can she be the one to help return whatever is lost – anywhere and at any time – to its original owner?
With the help of a beautiful yet mysterious wise woman and a chivalrous knight she does just that. She finds and returns his shield, lost in battle, which unbeknown to her holds a secret that is important to his King, the safety of the Kingdom and the life of the daughter of his best friend.
The Shield is the first story in The Finder Series, taking our heroine on extraordinary journeys back in time. Her first adventure takes place in Medieval England in 1340 where she meets King Edward III, his wife Philippa and their son, who will later become the Black Prince.
Author’s Bio
A wife, mother to three wonderful sons and grandmother to two beautiful grand daughters and a fun loving grandson. Having a love of books since my own childhood I have passed that love of reading down to the last two generations.
Whilst living in the Middle East due to my husbands work I have had time to write children’s books from an idea based on my own childhood experience, when, aged ten and fishing in a local stream, I found a shield in the silt. I chose to put it back. My first story grew from what could have happened if I had kept it. From the initial book the second grew and with the third completed the fourth is underway. I have ideas for them fifth and sixth and who knows how many more. It could be quite an exciting ride taking the main characters to places as yet still in my imagination.
My Review
5 Stars
We start this story somewhere in Durham in 1340 AD. A knight has been attacked and robbed. He is on an important mission with a secret message hidden in his now missing shield. After not being able to find the shield he decides to heal up then return to keep looking.
Then we meet Peggy, at least that is what she wants to go by this week. She is ten years old and playing in the stream with her four friends when they discover a wooden shield. She then sees a knight although the other don’t. Then Peggy, now being called Eleanor by the knight, travels through time to help him complete his mission.
This is a fantastic story for any age but meant for midgrade readers. You have a delightful child that is about to learn how kids had to be more mature in 1340 AD. I love the adventure she goes on the Sir Kay.
This is a great story that quickly sucked me in and left me up late at night. It is well written for all ages and I can’t wait to see what adventure Eleanor/Peggy goes on next.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.
I would like to thank Authoright for the opportunity to read and share this book. Also for being able to take part in the Clink Street Spring Reading Week 2018.
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