The Round Red Stone Jeff Burton
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This tale concerns a lad of twelve, who sets off unwillingly on a journey with his uncle. In the course of his adventures, he obtains a stone, whose ultimate meaning is tied up with the fate of a war between two cities. As commonly happens with boys, he finds himself at the center of the conflict. Can he divine the stone’s purpose in time? Even more importantly, can he even hang on to it?
The story includes a mystery, long journeys, prisons, adventure, and living out-of-doors. There is also a fairly large battle at the end, with plenty of blood. Death appears throughout. I believe that no one washes his hands at any point in the account, but sometimes my memory is faulty. It takes place long ago, but not in a place you'll find in an atlas. Some may be disappointed in the absence of wizards and dragons.
Girls are welcome to listen, but they should be forewarned. Horses are mentioned, but no person develops any meaningful friendship with one. Talking animals, while interesting, do not figure in any way (unless one considers boys between the ages of ten and fourteen to be talking animals). There is absolutely no kissing of any kind.
With those cautions in mind, I invite you to listen to The Round Red Stone.
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Chapters 24 and 25
Ch. 24: A battle overtakes the city of Lindan and Rhise is in the middle of it.
Ch. 25: Rhise visits the Barroneste one last time. -
Chapters 22 and 23
Ch. 22: A party anxious to leave the city exploits Rhise and Wim's discovery.
Ch. 23: Rhise and Wim experience a significant setback. -
Chapters 20 and 21
Ch. 20: Rhise gets an opportunity to dabble in a bit of natural philosophy.
Ch. 21: Rhise and Wim find what everyone has been looking for. -
Chapters 18 and 19
Ch. 18: In which Rhise and Wim are treated to a demonstration of great power and interest.
Ch. 19: Rhise enjoys his second exalted meal and encounters and old friend. -
Chapters 16 and 17
Ch. 16: After more weary walking, the travelers reach Lindan.
Ch. 17: Wim introduces Rhise to those most dear to him. -
Chapters 14 and 15
Ch. 14: Rhise and Wim get to know each other better on the road to Lindan.
Ch. 15: Pausing for refreshement, the boys take a lesson from a man of learning.
Customer Reviews
Entertaining
Entertaining for a G rated story would share with my grandchildren nice narration ending left me wanting more . Thanx Jeff
Charming says it all
Charming and I would like to hear more of this adventure.
very enjoyable
Enjoyed every minute of the podcast, the author does an excellent job telling the story. Hope to hear more from Jeff Burton.