If you are looking for something for your middle school child to read this summer then I highly recommend WhipEye. This book is full of magical adventure. The author has created characters you love and an antagonist you love to hate. There is enough adventure to grab that kid who wants lots of action. There is plenty of magic for the fantasy lover, and there is a beautiful alternate world that the kids are drawn into. Every great magical story has an object that plays an important role. In the case of WhipEye it is the staff that was given to Samantha. Will she and her neighbor Jake be able to avoid the evil Magnar and save all of mankind? I would suggest you read this book and then pass it on to your kids. I can’t wait to put this on my school shelves.

I received a free copy to facilitate my review. The opinions expressed here are my own. ( )

• WINNER International Book Award—Children’s Fiction, US Book News
• WINNER Outstanding Children’s Fiction—IAN Book of the Year Awards
• WINNER Readers’ Favorite Children’s Fantasy/SCI-FI Award
• TOP CHOICE—LitPick.com the #1 rated site online for kids reviewing books
• BRONZE AWARD—eLit Awards.com
• NOTABLE INDIE—Best Indie Book, Shelf Unbound ( )

If you start reading Geoffrey Saign's book 'WhipEye' don't put it down in favor of another book. It is well worth the read. One chapter toward the end was so emotionally charged it brought tears to my eyes. Geoffrey Saign really knows his animals and his love for them is imparted in this book. 'WhipEye' is very well written and also quite creative and imaginative. The idea of a magical staff with animals on it is unique. It is a book suitable for middle grade students through adults. ( )