Early ReviewersChristopher Walker

A rumour has spread around the kingdom of the four beautiful girls who live in a little house at the end of a long lane...

And the King is looking for a wife. Join Alexandra, Belle, Celine, and Darla - with their older sister Zygmunda - on their adventures at the castle, dealing with a man whose selfishness and arrogance are as famous as their own beauty...

5 Stars - Review by Chinazo Anozie for Readers' Favorite

"I adored this book. While it is for younger readers, it contains lessons that even adults can learn from. It’s one of those books that a child will continue to enjoy even until adulthood because some of the themes and lessons will become progressively clearer as they grow older. I love the refreshing way Christopher Walker tells the story; it is as though he is talking to readers directly, with light sarcasm and funny, self-deprecating quips that inject warmth into the narrative and make the reader feel as if they are conversing with an old friend. The Four Queens is filled with vital moral and life lessons, such as how lying is wrong and how important it is to talk about personal problems or issues. Walker also explains words that could be problematic for young readers, such as “philosophical,” “idyllic,” etc. My favorite character is Zygmunda; she is really smart. I kept wondering how the book would end, and when it did, the author blew me away with its beautiful conclusion."

5 Stars - Review by Nino Lobiladze for Readers' Favorite

"Christopher Walker's The Four Queens is a fascinating story with a startling ending. The author creates a dynamic intrigue that tightens with every twist in the plot. The characters are also remarkable. My favorite is the wise Zygmunda. She personifies responsibility, commitment, and self-sacrifice. Yet, her character is never dull. Zygmunda's practicality and quick wit leave a lasting impression. Also, the narrative inspires us to be ourselves and never give up on our callings. Christopher explains what it takes to develop into a decent human being. But the book is not preachy. It is uplifting and makes us wonder whether we are the creators of our destinies or if external circumstances determine the course of our lives. The author touches on the meaningful topic of the parent child relationship. Yet there is a light and friendly tone with a pinch of humor in the narrative. Children from ages nine and up will also enjoy The Four Queens because of the unique writing style."

5 Stars - Review by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite

"The Four Queens is a humorous take on medieval stories featuring kings in distress and queens who don't really want to be queens. This is a coming-of-age story unlike any other. Christopher Walker uses an unorthodox narrative style, often breaking the fourth wall to get readers into the headspace of the characters. The satirical tone of the narrative combined with the quirky and hilarious characters ensures you will have a blast reading the book. I liked the changing dynamics between the king and Zygmunda. As the king slowly lets go of his arrogant and obnoxious behavior, he finds clarity and purpose for the first time in his life. Toward the end, I found myself rooting for him. All in all, this is a light-hearted story, and I readily recommend it to children and young adults alike."

Sophie is a young girl who one day wakes up in a malaise. She doesn't know what to do to lift her spirits, and so her mother takes her to visit her grandmother in a cottage just outside the city. There Sophie's grandmother tells the tale of Elsie the adventurer; about the zoo that came to town and the camel that was its central attraction; and about Elsie's great friend Joshua, the bravest boy she ever knew.

But this story is only the beginning, as Sophie will soon find out. For no story ever really ends, as long as there are adventures to live and people to tell of them!

Edward Drummond thinks he has found love in the shape of Melanie, a journalist he meets at a dinner party. But their relationship is not as strong as it seems, and so when she invites him to join her in the village of Gravenham he accepts, hoping to repair what has already become fractured. But Gravenham is not the idyllic resort he had hoped to find, and as Melanie's story becomes ever more twisted, it is not their relationship that needs to be saved...