Imogene of the Pacific Kingdom

By Teresa Schapansky and Teresa Saari

A cranky aunt, a kind butler, a forbidden east wing, a loving mother's disappearance. She held onto her mother's last words: "Five years, Imogene. I shall come for you in five years." Why so long?... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412016428
• ISBN13: 9781412016421
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Trafford on Demand Pub
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 7.2"

Customer Reviews

Magnificent Children's Book

Magic! Excitement! Beauty and splendor are some of the ingredients that make up this wonderful tale. The product of two different worlds, Imogene is a heroine that children will adore. One world is on the surface and is obsessed with material things. The other is beneath the Pacific Ocean, where peace and harmony exists for all those that live there. To most people Imogene is a normal ten-year-old girl. Bubbly, sometimes a bit dreamy and always seeking out new adventures. Yet beneath her cheerful façade lies a dark secret. Imogene has not seen her parents for five years. She does not fully understand why her mother left her in the care of Aunt Agnes. A non-fun loving old grouch, whom never smiles or laughs. Sampson, Aunt Agnes' butler is Imogene's only true friend. It is through him that she remains sane. Yet, Sampson is not all that he seems. He introduces Imogene to the wonderful world of magic. It is a world that shows to her more about herself than she ever thought possible. Sampson also gives Imogene the knowledge to gain access to the underwater kingdom. This allows her to begin a journey that will keep the reader spellbound from beginning to end. Teresa Saari has created a story children will delight in. It is full of excitement and magic, as the forces of good and evil do battle. Once begun, the reader will not be able to put the book down. This is a book that all children will adore and want to read again and again.

Book for any child or an adult who never grew up!

Are you a fan of magical and mystical people and places? Then this is a story for you. Do you have a young person in your house? Then this is a story for them. Imogene of the Pacific Kingdom is a story of a girl who is left with a miserly spinster aunt when she was five. Her mother promised to come for her in five years but to a little girl that was a long time to be without her mother. Sampson, Aunt Agnes' butler, is Imogene's saving grace. Without him, life would be very harsh. Imogene is drawn to the sea. She loves to swim. One night after her tenth birthday, she goes to the ocean and the dolphin pendant she is wearing begins to glow. Not to give too much of the story away, suffice it to say she finds her parents in the Pacific Kingdom, a whole new underwater world. Since her parents are the King and Queen, she is a princess. There are new friends to make and seahorses to ride besides just being happy to be with her parents. But, alas, all is not well. Her father's brother is a threat to the Kingdom. Imogene is not about to let anything happen to the new, wonderful life she is living. She definitely doesn't want to return to her aunt's home. So, between her new friends and Sampson, she sets out to rescue the Kingdom. This book is written for a young child but any adult who never grew up would not be bored reading it. It is an especially good book for a parent/child reading session. I plan to read this to my grandchildren when they come to visit.

Imogene of the Pacific Kingdom

Imogene is just an ordinary ten year old girl who finds herself in extraordinary situations. When Imogene was only five years old, she went to live with her Auntie Agnes while her parents dealt with a mysterious family emergency. Imogene had never met her Auntie Agnes before that fateful day but Auntie Agnes seemed very different from Imogene's mother. Imogene's mother was kind, gentle, soft spoken, and loving. Auntie Agnes was harsh, stuffy, loud, and didn't particularly like children. Nonetheless, Imogene's mother calmed Imogene's misgivings saying that Imogene would be safe with Auntie Agnes. Imogene's mother then promised that she'd return for the girl in five years, after Imogene turned ten. Over the next few years, Auntie Agnes lost all hope that her sister and brother-in-law would return for Imogene. The stuffy old lady found raising a child, especially a particularly active child like Imogene, extremely difficult. Fortunately, Auntie Agnes' butler Sampson quickly befriended Imogene. Sampson and Imogene were the only ones who held out any hope that Imogene's parents would return. Imogene of the Pacific Kingdom is an adventure-filled chapter book aimed at older elementary school aged children. Nonetheless, this story is suitable for reading to younger audiences as well as for preteen to early teen readers. The storyline is fun and creative with lots of action, intrigue, and adventure. Imogene is loveable, adventurous, creative, imaginative, and a little stubborn. Every child will feel an immediate connection to this amazing girl. I look forward to more adventures from Imogene.

Review by Kimberly Hayes copyright 2004

"Imogene of the Pacific Kingdom" At age five, Imogene comes to live with her aunt, while waiting for her mother's return in five years. She was your normal young girl who had a deep infinity for swimming and her butler Sampson. When it was finally time to be reunited with her mother, Imogene had no idea she was entering a whole new world; embarking on an adventure of a lifetime and becoming Princess of a magical kingdom. Thus, begins the tale of "Imogene of the Pacific Kingdom" by first time author Teresa Saari. In an age of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, enters a new magical, mystical tale that will delight children and adults alike with its unique story line. Readers will immediately become mesmerized by the suspensefulness and ingenuity of the plot. Author Teresa Saari brings a new and delightful twist to a growing collection of mythical tales for children. "Imogene of the Pacific Kingdom" is a tale filled with magic, lighthearted fun and adventure. The author's use of the written word visually transports us to a land of make believe and introduces us to characters who are engaging and unforgettable, in a kingdom where anything and everything is possible.Teresa Saari flawlessly demonstrates her imagination and her ability to enchant and hypnotize the reader, whether they are 8 or 80. Although this book is for a younger audience, I found it thoroughly enjoyable. "Imogene of the Pacific Kingdom" is an ideal book for story time, not only for the listener but for the reader as well. The author has made a smashing success of her first children's novel, and I can't wait to hear about Imogene's future adventures. It's this reader's opinion that, "Imogene of the Pacific Kingdom" is very well crafted and a must read.Kimberly Hayes copyright 2004