The Questory of Root Karbunkulus
Item I - Miist
by Kamilla Reid

    THE QUESTORY OF ROOT KARBUNKULUS ITEM I - MIIST by Kamilla Reid
    Category:  Fantasy
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 6+
    Release Date:  8/21/07
    Publisher:  BookSurge Publishing
    Reviewed by:  Marta Morrison
    Rating:  5 Stars


    When I received this book in the mail I was immediately drawn to it.  It looked like a fun book to read.  Well, my
    intuition was right and I loved this book!   

    This is the story about a young girl named Root.  She was brought to our world by someone from another and had
    to live with two grotesque women named Carblotta and Octavia.  They reminded me of the aunts in JAMES AND
    THE GIANT PEACH by Roald Dahl.  Well, these aunts wanted Root to be their servant girl.  When Root is
    fourteen she finds out that she is from Dre'amm, a land that is magical and is also troubled, and is to go on the
    greatest quest there ever was.  

    She and two others, the studious Liam and the charismatic Dwyn, make one team of many who have to see if they
    can find the Miist of Kalliope. There are six miist, so only six teams will win.

    Root is a very well-written character and is very likable. She is smart, kind, and lovable.  The boys on the quest
    have many layers.  Liam is studious and, because he was raised in Dre'amm, very informative.  He is also very
    loyal.  Dwyn, like Root, was raised on Earth.  He is also learning about how to be a good friend and is not what he
    seems to be.  

    While on this quest we learn along with Root and Dwyn the history of Dre'amm and also what magic they
    possess.  We learn about hovermutts, road, chorm, simps, and many other awesome creatures. There are also
    villains here that are fantastic.  You really want to hate them.  Kor is just plain mean and is very cocky like only the
    rich can be.  The main one, though, is Korkus, who is a powerful magician who is trying to take over Dre'amm.

    There are also many questions that haven't been answered yet about this world and about  Root and Dwym.  I
    believe that there is more to their stories than meet the eye.  There should be at least five more stories written in
    this series and I will be first in line to find out what happens to Root.