On The Island of the Mad Magician: An Interactive Tale
By Eric Grissom, 2023
Via: Author Request
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
Pages: Your guess is as good as mine
Note: We received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Now hear this: Mom and I require a few things from a book in order to make the read worth our while. The must-haves are non-negotiable. As in, books we want to read and are most likely to finish must:
- Have strong writing
- Have solid characterizations
- Have a distinct beginning, middle, and end.
- Have a coherent plot
- Be error-free
5 Essentials
Books must also include the five essential elements of a story:
- Setting: The time and location where the story takes place.
- Characters: The main and supporting characters.
- Plot: The key events that happen in the story.
- Conflict: The main conflict, which can be internal or external.
- Theme: The underlying message or meaning of the story.
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