About the Author

Little is known for sure about reclusive documentarian Elizabeth Haydon. She is an expert in dead languages and holds advanced degrees in Nain Studies from Arcana College and Lirin History from the University of Rigamarole. She is now at a dig site where a fourth journal by Ven Polypheme has been found.

Reviews

"Haydon not only maintains the dazzling action, convincing characterizations, and vigorous world building of the first book, but also carefully paves the way for further installments in the Lost Journals of Ven Polypheme series. Another surefire winner."--"Booklist" on "The Thief Queen's Daughter""" "This first-rate novel will have wide appeal."--"School Library Journal" on "The Thief Queen's Daughter" "A delightful epic fantasy that will attract a readership both older and younger than the target audience."--"Booklist," starred review, on "The Floating Island"""
"Haydon spins a story both warm and thrilling."--"Publishers Weekly" on "The Floating Island"

“Haydon not only maintains the dazzling action, convincing characterizations, and vigorous world building of the first book, but also carefully paves the way for further installments in the Lost Journals of Ven Polypheme series. Another surefire winner.”--"Booklist" on "The Thief Queen’s Daughter""" “This first-rate novel will have wide appeal.”--"School Library Journal" on "The Thief Queen’s Daughter" “A delightful epic fantasy that will attract a readership both older and younger than the target audience.”--"Booklist", starred review, on "The Floating Island"""
“Haydon spins a story both warm and thrilling.”--"Publishers Weekly" on "The Floating Island"

PW called Elizabeth Haydon's The Floating Island "both warm and thrilling." The sequel, The Thief Queen's Daughter, illus. by Jason Chan, finds Ven on another quest, this time by the order of King Vandemere. Ven and his friends must enter the mysterious Gated City to uncover the history behind an exotic artifact, but quickly find themselves the target of the powerful Thief Queen. (Tor/Starscape, $17.95 320p ages 10-14 ISBN 9780-765-30868-9; July) Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.

"Haydon not only maintains the dazzling action, convincing characterizations, and vigorous world building of the first book, but also carefully paves the way for further installments in the Lost Journals of Ven Polypheme series. Another surefire winner."--"Booklist" on "The Thief Queen's Daughter""" "This first-rate novel will have wide appeal."--"School Library Journal" on "The Thief Queen's Daughter" "A delightful epic fantasy that will attract a readership both older and younger than the target audience."--"Booklist," starred review, on "The Floating Island"""
"Haydon spins a story both warm and thrilling."--"Publishers Weekly" on "The Floating Island"
"Haydon not only maintains the dazzling action, convincing characterizations, and vigorous world building of the first book, but also carefully paves the way for further installments in the Lost Journals of Ven Polypheme series. Another surefire winner."--"Booklist" on "The Thief Queen's Daughter""" "This first-rate novel will have wide appeal."--"School Library Journal" on "The Thief Queen's Daughter" "A delightful epic fantasy that will attract a readership both older and younger than the target audience."--"Booklist", starred review, on "The Floating Island"""
"Haydon spins a story both warm and thrilling."--"Publishers Weekly" on "The Floating Island"