The Enchanted Island of Yew
Once there was an enchanted island in the middle of the sea. It was
called the Isle of Yew. And in it were five important kingdoms ruled by
men, and many woodland dells and forest glades and pleasant meadows and
grim mountains inhabited by fairies.
From the fairies some of
the men had learned wonderful secrets, and had become magicians and
sorcerers, with powers so great that the entire island was reputed to
be one of enchantments. Who these men were the common people did not
always know; for while some were kings and rulers, others lived quietly
hidden away in forests or mountains, and seldom or never showed
themselves. Indeed, there were not so many of these magicians as people
thought, only it was so hard to tell them from common folk that every
stranger was regarded with a certain amount of curiosity and fear.
A
delightful book sure to please anyone looking for another magical
world. It's decided not Oz, but it's a fun and rewarding book, full of
magic and joy, and it's certain to please Baum's many fans.