Little, Candace Christine. The Heart of a King: A Tale of Faith. 2011.

Summary

Faith. Doubt. Darkness. Light. Betrayal. Redemption. A journey without a map. A kingdom without hope. A thief. A battle. A promise. Secret messages. Clandestine departures. And…oh, yes…lots and lots of singing! Expect to find all this and more in The Heart of a King (A Tale of Faith) by Candace Christine Little. This tale recounts the adventures of Artemerio and Barto as they travel on a long-anticipated but unexpected quest to accomplish…the impossible.

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My Review

The Heart of a King is Candace Little’s second book in her fantasy series for middle schoolers. I don’t think it is necessary to read the first book first but it would help with understanding a couple plot points if you did. I do think the cover could be updated to make it more appealing to the age-group.

King Artemerio is the focal character in The Heart of a King but Prince Barto, Queen Folasade, and Prince Vestero also have large roles in the story. The story is about having faith in and trusting – each other and the Great King. So many Biblical principles are woven into the plot of this fantasy novel. 

The characters’ faith is tested as they proceed on the quest given to them by the Great King. They face danger as well as someone who tries to make them doubt each other. 

The Heart of a King would be a great choice for a novel study for middle school students. It could easily find a place in a K-12 Christian school fantasy section. It is appropriate for older elementary students and up.

I received a complimentary copy of The Heart of a King. This is my honest review.