Prince Ezrick and the Morpheäs Curse

Prince Ezrick and the Morpheäs Curse originally began as my senior project (or “culminate”) in high school. The initial idea, however, was actually to write and illustrate my own picture book.

FYI: Picture books typically run 32-pages long and contain less than 2,000 words. How 32 pages turned into 302 is beyond me!

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McMakin offers a fresh voice in the literary world of fantasy by introducing readers to an appealing adventure and engaging characters. She offers up the right blend of magic and fantastical scenarios with familiar elements to hook even the most reluctant fantasy reader.

— Nancy J. Johnson, English Education Professor,
Western Washington University, and 2003 Newbery Committee Member

A fast-paced fantasy adventure with a dash of humor and plenty of plot twists to tickle a reader’s fancy. Kids will love the adventure.

— Janet Lee Carey, author of Molly’s Fire,
Wenny Has Wings, and The Secret Life of Zoe Flynn

A rousing fantasy adventure, full of wonder and whimsy, sure to enthrall the young reader. Fast-paced and brimming with imaginative fun!

— Sara Stamey, Tarragon Books Publisher
and author of the novel, Islands

McMakin grabs her readers and pulls them into the page with her lively, action-filled plot and lyrical writing. This is a remarkable first novel from a remarkable writer. I haven’t been this engrossed in an author’s fantasy world since I read Lloyd Alexander’s ”Prydain“ series many years ago.

— Carol Reed-Jones, author of Salmon Stream, The Tree in the
Ancient Forest, and Hildegard of Bingen: Woman of Vision

A runaway prince joins a group of gypsy-like vagabonds and a lively adventure begins! Ms. McMakin weaves together themes of rebellion, friendship, loyalty, justice, and courage in this absorbing first novel.

— Roxann Heffelfinger, Challenge teacher, Island View Elementary

Prince Ezrick and the Morpheäs Curse is a delightful book — well written, with all the elements of a suspenseful, adventurous fantasy novel. A fun read!

— Laura Picco, Village Books, Bellingham, WA