Fantasy/Children's

MAGISTAN

Author: Kristy Black

No of Pages: 34

Rating: 4/5

In one simple line I can describe the whole work- “Magistan is pure magic”. Yes, a magic with words and enchanting imageries. Author, with her ink –dripping magic wand has profusely created a wonderful world of pleasant dreams and tranquil; which we frustrated, tensed folks snared in the neo-world’s clamor and rat-race would love to escape to. That, at least within the pages, we could savor the tranquil that we’ve been so desperately seeking for- elixir for the drained soul.

Magistan is the intriguing tale of seven year old Sofia Hanalei, who lives on the island of Ekipa, Ekipa is described as a place of tranquil, a perfect place for life; especially for the kids to grow up- caressed by the cool sea breeze and warm sun, listening to the placid sea’s lullabies at night. The story takes to an entirely different platform when she captures a butterfly (a mysteriously  rare one) one morning. It soon turns out that the butterfly is the soul of the wind. Sofia’s safe and tranquil life on the isle changes completely. This is the point where the streamline, placid flow of the story acquires turbulence; and this change is brought about very prudently by the author, in such a way that the sudden shift does not appear irregular or awkward to the reader- the author deserves a lot of praise. There on Sofia is forced to confront the tragedy of losing a loved one – her papa. Jorah. The truth about this tragedy is revealed further ( ;)I shouldn’t mention it here and brake the suspense). Sofia embarks on a venturous journey, guided by the spirit of the wind and reaches the distant mysterious world of Magistan- of cloudless skies, hibiscus rains and enchanting magical creatures. Sophia makes acquaintance with some strange creatures in Magistan like Joru- the old tortoise who is wise like a scholar, but delivers misleading notions.

Magistan welcomes the reader with full of wonders- packed with trees that can speak, animals with humanly wisdom and keenness. Sofia confronts a mysterious angel like woman- with wings possessing a golden key (the key is termed as the key to Sophia’s destiny)

In the world of mysteries, awkwardness, magic and wonder the seven year old Sophia is to find her papa. An intriguing venture through a world of mysteries and strange magical entities by a seven year old. Keeps the author spellbound until the last page is turned(when the enlightment strikes your head that  IT WAS JUST A BOOK; JUST A  BOOK) That is Magistan. A must read, a “cute” literary monument.
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