The Light-Bearer's Daughter: Chronicles of Faerie    by O. R. Melling Order:  USA  Can Amulet, 2007 (2007) Hardcover     Reviewed by Lindsey Freitas 'Something evil has entered the Mountain Kingdom. We've got to get a message to the Tánaiste. You're the only way we can reach him.' In this third in The Chronicles of Faerie, we meet twelve-year-old Dana, who is singled out by the High King of Faerie to take a message across the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland to the Tánaiste (second-in-command), the King of Wicklow. Dana agrees to this perilous journey when she discovers the reward is a wish granted, a desire of her heart fulfilled. She knows right away what she will wish for - she would do anything to find her mother, who disappeared mysteriously when Dana was a baby. With this strong motivation, Dana sets out to find the King of Wicklow and deliver this message to him: 'A shadow is crossing the land. The enemy rises. Where is the light to bridge the darkness?' The prospect of traveling through the wilds of Ireland alone is daunting, but that is nothing compared to what she is about to face. A terrifying evil is dogging her steps, determined to keep her from achieving her goal. The minute you open The Light-Bearer's Daughter, you find yourself immersed in a magical world of fantasy and Irish lore. Fairies, leprechauns, shape-shifting raven people, enchanted creatures of all shapes and sizes inhabit Faerie. While on her quest, Dana is captured by Boggles, funny little people who live in bogs and like to kidnap children to play with. These were my favorite Faerie creatures because they were sly and mischievous yet earnestly wanted Dana to happily play games with them all night. The author's use of Irish language and folklore adds a charming ambience and brings this ageless classic to life. A glossary at the back of the book provides a very helpful key to pronunciation and meaning of Irish words. I recommend The Light-Bearer's Daughter as well as the other Chronicles of Faerie to anyone who loves an engaging fantasy. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Teens books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews