"Alice in the Wonderland meets Wizard of Oz"

Six Weeks to Yehidah is a Middle grade fantasy novel about a very curious girl named Annalise and her journey to the magical world of Yehidah. With the help of her sheep sidekicks, Mabel and Mimi, they travelled to so many enchanting places and overcome the challenges they encountered along the way.

I really like this book, it reminds me a lot of some of my favorite children's book, Alice in the Wonderland, Wizard of Oz and the Little Prince. Annalise's character is so adorable. She''s smart, funny, charming, creative, inquisitive and full of imagination. She's like Dorothy and Alice rolled into one.

I also like Mabel and Mimi because their funny, witty, and hungry all the time. They're the best companion a child could have in this kind of adventure. And I'm telling you, you will never get bored with this two.

But my most favorite character here is Hagski. Why? Because I like her randomness that's so over the top and how she's melodramatic and grumpy. I agree to Melissa Studdard, that there's a Hagski in every person.

This book is pack of magical adventures and full of life lessons which is perfect for every kids and all the young at heart. ( )

Annalise is such a witty, imaginative and creative character. It was such an experience seeing the world through the eyes of a child. I admit it took me a moment to truly feel what the book was about but once I did, boy did I have clarity. This story makes you think about yourself and really evaluate who you are or better yet who you think you are. How many times do you find yourself hindering your own greatness. The story is meaningful and easy to relate to. Hagski, the crazy lady that shows up every time Annalise is about to do something, was pretty funny and when I found out what she represents, I had an Oh! moment. The narrative and plot flowed fairly well. The setting was believable and easy to visualize as Annalise went throughout her journey with her two walking and talking sheep, Mabel and Mimi. Overall, this is a very encouraging and intriguing for any age. Take a chance and read this work, filtering out any negative or distracting thoughts and really assess the message. Close out all the chaos and listen to the sound within. ( )

Six weeks to Yehidah is a quick and easy read with a good message. When I first began to read this book I felt that other than for a few larger words I was reading a children's book, but once I got towards to the end I realized that was part of the beauty of it. After all, great morals are taught to us through stories we hear and read as children. I would recommend this book to anyone willing to get in touch with their inner child and let the story unfold itself in front of you. This book is not for those who live for the fast paced cliff hangers, but rather for lovers of bedtime stories, fairy tales, and people who can still enjoy the occasional Disney movie.

On a side note I believe you could share this book with your child but I highly recommend you read it first. ( )

This is a great novel for a debut author. I know it is listed as a Young Adult novel but I found it more along the lines of the younger side of that genre. It is a gently written story about 10 year old Annalise and her coming to realize how connected to nature we are in this amazing world. I loved the concept, filled with lots of fun characters with very few scary parts so not too many nightmares! I think this would be great if written on an even younger level, teaching younger kids our connection to nature, so easily forgotten in this day and age. Would you like to give it a try, Ms. Studdard?! ( )

Six Weeks To Yehidah weaves a spellbinding tale rich with imagistic prose and glittering landscapes. Told through the eyes of the 8 year old Annalis, the reader travels through clouds to magical lands and down into the mythical shimmering underwater city. Along the way, we meet a slew of compelling and relatable characters, charming, effervescent, frustrating and delightfully annoying. Melissa Studdard intersperses elements of music, magic, myth, native indian iconography and mystery that leaves the reader yearning for a sequel. Although, this is a children's book, like Harry Potter adults will be equally mesmerized by the trials and travails of the cheeky and courageous Annalise. ( )