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Realand (The Portal Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Dee Kirkby (Author), Tom King (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 10 ratings
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Join Max and Laura on their first adventure in The Portal Series as they discover what rainbow corices are capable of and run into a bit of bother with a gang of albino slugs…just an average day in Realand.

Realand is suitable for independent reading by children 7 years and up.
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    87 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    November 1, 2012
  5. File size
    524 KB
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  7. Word Wise
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About the Author

Dee Kirkby lives with her husband, son and stepsons, and they all agree that the grumpy cat and tortoise are in charge (even though no one said they could be). Dee Kirkby's website can be found at http: //djkirkby.co.uk Dee Kirkby can also be found on Twitter: https: //twitter.com/djkirkby and Facebook: https: //www.facebook.com/pages/Dee-J-Kirkby-Author/250867421590508

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00A0KZD2K
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sunnyside Press (November 1, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 524 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 87 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 10 ratings

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Dee lives in the South of England in a home otherwise filled with males - husband, boys and pets - she writes to escape the testosterone.

Dee writes using the name D.J. Kirkby and Dee Kirkby. She is the author of Without Alice, My Dream of You, Realand - book one of the Portal Series, Raffie Island - book two of The Portal Series, Queendom - book three of the Portal Series (out Dec 2013), Special Deliveries: Life Changing Moments and My Mini Midwife (out Feb 2014).

Dee can be found chatting to people on Twitter: https://twitter.com/djkirkby and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dee-J-Kirkby-Author/250867421590508 so feel free to join in the conversation!

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Justine
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome children's read!
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2013
I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review.
This is a great start to the Portal series by Dee Kirkby. It is a short chapter book that would be great for any kid or reader alike. It's filled with magic and whimsy but also has positive messages for the reader. This book definitely gets your imagination flowing easily, because the writers descriptions are so detailed.
I can't wait to read more books in the series and learn more about Max and Laura. I also want to hear Craig's story. And obviously learn everything about Realand!
Just by reading this story, I can tell that there will be many more adventures to come and I can't wait to follow along.
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g. stewart
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully fun!
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2013
D.J. is a fantastic writer! Her books for grown-ups are great reads and now she's writing for children with the same joy, fun and insight! WOW!

I enjoyed the Kindle version but am buying the physical copy for a new grandbaby. I can't wait to read it to him!
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Sanda Ionescu
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun fantasy and adventure ead
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2015
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My younger son (9 years old) doesn' have an Amazon account, so I am writing this for him - he's dictating. He started reading this as soon as he received the pack of three and took all three books up at bedtime. He finished the first book that very night ('just one more page, please...') and the second one the next day. This is his review:
I was instantly hooked. It's an exciting adventure story and I especially liked Oscar the crab. My favourite moment was when they met the Rainbow Corices. It will appeal mostly to younger children like 7-8, but I am 9 and I still enjoyed it a lot. Fantasy read but with no witches and wizards (I don't like those).
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Jo D'Arcy
4.0 out of 5 stars Escape into your imagination
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2013
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Being slightly older than the intended audience of this book, I have probably approached it in a different manner to your average 7 year old. However, I was immediately drawn back to a childhood where imagination runs wild and the impossible is in fact possible.

Opening with Craig meeting a rather well known but mysterious figure, he is given a toy which he has to give to Max and Laura, who live down his street. The only dilemma; Max and Laura have yet to be born.

Years later, the toy has now its rightful owners and Max and Laura are going through some of their dads old broken things and making up adventures. Adventures that suddenly become reality and Max and Laura are in the thick of it.

This short story is great for children to be read to or those who are progressing into reading on their own. It reminded me of childhood books like The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, especially the Wardrobe bit! As well as the wonderful lands that could be found at the top of The Faraway Tree. And I cannot wait to find out what happens next and I don't mind admitting it!
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Donna
5.0 out of 5 stars WOOOOWWWWWW
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2013
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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT ???? Loved it. Can not wait for the next one. I bought this as a gift for my daughter at christmas who stated it was her "Best Present" We did fight over it for a while then took turns to read together. I am slightly older than the auidence it was inteneded for but wow took me back to being a child. Love the way its written my imagination ran wild.
AWESOME thank you :)
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Dannilion
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 25, 2012
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and now want to know what happens next. I think this book is suitable for children of all ages as it's not too frightening (but has very mild scary bits), and the world comes alive in your imagination. I bought the paperback for my daughter for her birthday as I believe she'll enjoy it as much as I did.
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janvaria
5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to put down! (By Molly - 10)
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2013
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It was a amazing book,I loved the beginning and found it really hard to put down it was so exciting I read it in two sessions.
LOVED IT!!!I cant wait for the next book.
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