The emerald atlas by John Stephens

Kate, Michael, and Emma have passed from one orphanage to another in the ten years since their parents disappeared to protect them, but now they learn that they have special powers, a prophesied quest to find a magical book, and a fearsome enemy.

Interesting, a good amount of dark, and a good amount of complexity. My only issue was that I listened to it, and Jim Dale drives me nuts.

I think I'm going to have to make a shelf for books about orphans since I seem to read so many of them. The Emerald Atlas is a fantastic adventure story about three children, a wizard, a witch, and a mysterious book. Using the book, the children are able to travel through time.

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. I think I may actually check it out of the library and read it with my eyes too because I'm sure there are details I missed and I will want to be prepared for the sequels. The characters are believable and easy to empathize with. The book kindled in me a desire to research dwarf society. All in all, a fun young adult fantasy.