Born From the Ashes (A Baba Treasure Chest story Book 3) by Ronesa Aveela

Born From the Ashes (A Baba Treasure Chest story Book 3) Reviews

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  Viktoria Faust

  I loved this story! Well, it's short, it took only half an hour to read it, and I would love to read some more from this authoress. When I choose this book I did not know the story is based on Slavic legends, and this is right up my alley. It reminds me of stories I read as a child. And the illustrations are so beautiful!
  Plot is Ok, although I would like better if story was longer, more developing Kerana's excepting her heritage as a healer, being a child of modern age, and maybe some more confrontations with ordinary kids, after Kerana accepts her abilities. Few more pages and it would be for 6 stars :)
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  Kari Nelson

  Reminds me of my childhood
  
  This story takes me back to the fables that I was told as a child. It was fantastic to go back and rediscover my childhood in a delightful tale of a young girl who is friendless and timid then turns into a courageous girl that soars in a selfless act of bravery.
  Well, done
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  David Boiani

  Beautiful but sad story...
  
  Born From the Ashes is a well written short story about a magical, brave girl who possesses special powers. Reads as a mystical fairy tale about znahars. An Educational, sweet, timeless but ultimately tenderly, sad story accompanied with some beautiful illustrations. Definitely worth the time...
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  John Autero

  "Born From the Ashes" is a story that gives us some hope in this world. It seems that now-a-days everything has to be so shocking and over-the-top, but Author Ronesa Aveela provides us with a well written tale of magic, mystery, tragedy and triumph. The story involves a relationship between a grandmother, Dimna who is a znahar (sort of a mystical healer), and her granddaughter, Kerana. Dimna has determined that Kerana has been blessed with the ability of a znahar, so she walks Kerana through a ritual that will help her powers blossom. Kerana is an inquisitive child and ends up dabbling in Grandmother's "secret-stash" of magic potions, which provides her with an unusual ability. This ability turns into a blessing when tragedy strikes, but when it looks as if all is lost, the story provides a happy ending. I could imagine a father or mother reading this story to their children on a Sunday afternoon after church. Even in the crazy world we live in, t's nice to see that good, clean wholesome books are still available.
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  Michael Wilton

  This unusual story of an extraordinary relationship between a grandmother, Dimna who is revealed as a znahar, a mystical healer, and her granddaughter, Kerana. Anxious to pass on her powers to a new generation, Dimna persuades Kerana to undergo a ritual that will enable her to possess the same healing powers and help others. Unable to resist waiting for the next lesson, Kerana invokes a special brand of magic by investigating herself with unexpected results.
  When danger strikes her act of courage and self-sacrifice provides a lesson to all of us and leaves a warm glow in the reader’s heart. I was only sorry that that this inspiring story ended so soon – but no doubt this is only the beginning of a delightful saga.
  Mike
  
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  Grant Leishman

  Born From the Ashes by Ronesa Aveela is a short children's story really at just 44 pages. It is a lovely, little tale of a grandmother passing on her gift of healing to her granddaughter. Based on Slavic tradition and folklore it is simply lovely. I really enjoyed it and can imagine a mother or father reading it at their child's bedside. As a real bonus, the illustrations are superb and I was thrilled to see line drawings at the end of the book for a child to colour in themselves. For this reason alone, it would be worth getting the paperback rather than the Kindle version. Simply lovely.
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  Robin Austin

  This is truly a beautiful children's story based on the rich folklore of Bulgaria. The illustrations are amazingly well done and very colorful.
  
  I love how it uses herbs, ritual, and tradition to convey the coming of age and the power and reverence of magic. While the book is about all these things, in the end it is the magic of the human spirit that prevails and the true lesson of the story (in my humble opinion).
  
  I received a copy of the book for an honest review. I highly recommend it especially in paperback as at end there are illustrations for coloring.
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  Cherime MacFarlane

  Beautifully illustrated, this is a tale of love and loss. A quick easy read, it will tug at you for some time after putting it down.
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  C.A. King

  Herb gardens & butterflies :)
  
  Another amazing culturally rich short story that is perfect for children. After reading the whole set I can say I loved the pictures, the traditions, the writing and the love this author put into them.
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  Maggie Larche

  This short children's book is a combination fairy tale/primer on znahars. As far as the story, it's a sweet read of a young girl heroically coming into her own as she learns that she is meant to be a healer. As a primer on znahars, it was an interesting read. I personally didn't know that practitioners of this see themselves as working with Christianity. It was a new perspective for me, which I enjoyed.
  
  I did have a couple problems with the ending that I can't mention without spoiling things. But on the whole, it's an enjoyable read, particularly for families who want children's literature that incorporates this sort of belief system.
  
  Also, there are some lovely illustrations to go along with the story, and I really liked the inclusion of coloring pages for smaller children. That was a nice touch.
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  Michael Gardner

  Born From the Ashes is listed as a children’s book, but I think it’s a story people of all ages will enjoy. Even though I am reading and reviewing this title in exchange for an honest, non-reciprocal review, I didn’t feel at any point like I was reading a book intended solely for children.
  
  Part modern fairy tale, part fable, the story has a timeless quality, a sense that the events unfolding have happened before and will happen again. Thracian magic is also right up my alley, so I particularly enjoyed how the author wove a story around it. It's well written and presented throughout. Nelinda’s illustrations are distinctive and add depth to this overall excellent book.
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  Dermot Davis

  Designed as a book that parents can read to their children or that can be read directly by children, it has pages at the back of illustrations that kids can color between the lines. The colorful illustrations throughout the book are terrific and add greatly to the enjoyment of the overall experience. The story involves a 12 year old girl who was left at her grandmothers house for the summer in an isolated part of the country. The grandmother is a healer and initiates the young girl into her ancient teaching. The story has a mixed ending, perhaps bitter sweet where tragedy breeds hope.
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  Ronesa Aveela

  Author review: Although this is a fiction book the ceremony is based on an actual znahar initiation from "Thracian Magic." Other parts of the book are based on actual beliefs as well. Some may consider this "superstitions," but there are people in this world who believe these things. By writing it, we hope to impart understanding of other cultures to children and adults alike.
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  Jess James

  As an adult I adored this story of love, fantasy and bravery. I would say parents and children will both enjoy reading this story.
  
  The book has a lovely mix of illustrations - and I honestly feel the entire story will be timeless and classic, as there is no attempt at modern themes etc.
  
  Truly truly enjoyable!