Awakening of the Dream Riders [Paperback]

From the very first page and with my introduction to Kyra I was taken in fully. I was pulled to know more as the first page teased with the sense of excitement and I was not aware of the voyage I was about to embark upon as this wonderful child found the birthing of a gift that she had no idea was possible. I was reminded of the "Wrinkle in Time" series by Madelene L'Engle, a series of books I read in my middle school years. I have long been a fan of those things mystical and magical and was compelled. I was pulled in at the soul level for this work touches the soul with truth mingled into the fiction. On the journey with Kyra, Liam, Noah, Crystal, Ray, and Marco I felt the full range of all of my emotions and the loss, the love, the life renewed in confirmation that each of these soul's shared. I marvelled at the sync in which this book progressed and truly felt it more of a work of soul truth than fiction. This work touches at the soul level in a confirming way for those of us who have been made aware in this age...it will teach a great deal and resonate in the young soul's soon to be awakened! Thank you for blessing my soul...there are great truths in this story, and many reminders that the Angels revealed to me as confirmation to "gut feelings" I had yet to embrace. Your light is evident in this work. Please, please know that with all sincerity I have enjoyed this book and it is one that I will re-read in times to come and will share with my 13 year old daughter and friends. --Laurie D Hopkins<br /><br />On a quiet street in a picturesque English seaside town, Kyra Sutton makes an extraordinary discovery that at first promises thrills and excitement, but will ultimately test the schoolgirl and her friends to the extreme. Her startling discovery will change the course of their lives ... forever. Can they master their newfound supernatural gifts in time to prevent an already foreseen tragedy? I have to confess two things at the start of this review. Actually, no, make that three things. Number One is that Lynda Mangoro is an online writing friend of mine; Number Two is that on principle I dislike Young Persons Literature, having thankfully grown out of being a Young Person myself many aeons ago; Number Three is that, dang and blast my principles, but I thought this book was great. We re straight into the action from the first page, with fourteen-year-old Kyra discovering her strange new gift of out-of-body flying. Or dream riding as it s called here. It s all new to her, which cleverly makes it all new to us too, thus allowing both protagonist and reader to find out what is happening, and to discover the magic of it, together. Kyra therefore is our guide into a strange, and very exciting, new world. Plus she s a character you can t help but warm to, being intelligent, clear-sighted and kind: Mornings in the Sutton household were always hectic. Well, for Kyra at least. She seemed to have inherited the position of combined mother and maid by default. Nobody ever actually asked her to do anything. But her father didn t have a clue about anything domestic and her brother seemed to live on another planet most of the time. So she wasn t left with much choice. Either she took on the role or they all lived in complete chaos, and probably starved to death. It s not long before Kyra gathers round her group of friends, both old and new, to share this new gift with them and to explore the meaning behind it for them all. I thought the mix of people in the group was very clever with the enthusiasm of Kyra s best friend Lauren; the IT know-how of non-flyer and charmingly geeky Noah; and experienced dream-rider twins (and US newcomers to school) Crystal and Ray. They gelled very well together, with each character bringing their own individual skill to the group. --Anne Brooke, Vulpes Libris

The awakening of one s destiny can take an individual by surprise. Especially a child who is thrust into circumstances they many not fully understand. Couple it with friends who are as equally gifted and with spiritual guidance; one s gifts will soar. For every relationship a person has, each has a specific reason why they are connected to you. Without exception the lives of Kyra and her friends are forever bound to learn and accept their life lessons and what they can do to make humankind more accepting to one another through each of their special abilities. Will Kyra and her friends come to a full understanding of their gifts in time to save the person in their first assignment? Come along for this spellbinding journey of self discovery and not judging a book by its cover. For you too may unearth a new perspective and attitude towards those in your life. Discover Lynda Louise Mangoro s spiritual and fascinating world at: http://www.mangoro.co.uk/dreamriders and be amazed by what the universe has to offer. --Donna M. McDine, Author

From the very first page and with my introduction to Kyra I was taken in fully. I was pulled to know more as the first page teased with the sense of excitement and I was not aware of the voyage I was about to embark upon as this wonderful child found the birthing of a gift that she had no idea was possible. I was reminded of the "Wrinkle in Time" series by Madelene L'Engle, a series of books I read in my middle school years. I have long been a fan of those things mystical and magical and was compelled. I was pulled in at the soul level for this work touches the soul with truth mingled into the fiction. On the journey with Kyra, Liam, Noah, Crystal, Ray, and Marco I felt the full range of all of my emotions and the loss, the love, the life renewed in confirmation that each of these soul's shared. I marvelled at the sync in which this book progressed and truly felt it more of a work of soul truth than fiction. This work touches at the soul level in a confirming way for those of us who have been made aware in this age...it will teach a great deal and resonate in the young soul's soon to be awakened! Thank you for blessing my soul...there are great truths in this story, and many reminders that the Angels revealed to me as confirmation to "gut feelings" I had yet to embrace. Your light is evident in this work. Please, please know that with all sincerity I have enjoyed this book and it is one that I will re-read in times to come and will share with my 13 year old daughter and friends. --Laurie D. Hopkins --This text refers to the Perfect Paperback edition.

Lynda lives with her three sons, Samuel, Jacob, and Oliver, and her husband Michael, in Worthing, West Sussex Awakening of the Dream Riders is Lynda's first novel, though she plans to write many more. Lynda is also an artist and illustrator, and a website developer. Her portfolio can be seen at www.mangoro.co.uk. --This text refers to the Perfect Paperback edition.