Cam's Quest: The Continuing Story of Princess Nevermore and the Wizard's Apprentice

by Dian Curtis Regan

Book Overview

Seventeen-year-old Cam realizes that to plan his future, he must untangle the mysteries of his past. For as long as he can remember, he has served as the apprentice to Melikar, the wizard. Now released from Melikars service, its time to seek out the truth of his birth. In the meantime, Princess Quinn-his princess-must choose a husband. Because of his station, Cam can only stand by and watch-or seek his future in the outer world. In this sequel to...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581960565
• ISBN13: 9781581960563
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Darby Creek Publishing
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.8" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Happily Ever After Under

This story will tell us about Quinn finally get marry. she will marry cam not adam because adam is old. read this book to find out how Cam can able to marry Quinn.. it is filled with surprises and joy in the end.. Quinn got her wish and she won everything in the way she wanted to happen..

A satisfying conclusion for Princess Nevermore fans

Cam's Quest is the sequel to Dian Curtis Regan's Princess Nevermore. Cam's Quest follows Princess Quinn, aka Princess Nevermore, and Cam, the former Wizard's Apprentice, as they each seek their destiny. Quinn and Cam have both been raised in the underground kingdom of Mandria, one in which both magical and Medieval customs dominate. Quinn, in particular, is bound by custom and expectation. As the story begins, she is under considerable pressure to select a suitor, because she must wed on her 16th birthday. She struggles mightily with the decision, and eventually flees the kingdom. Meanwhile Cam, who has been in love with Quinn since childhood, ventures into the aboveground world to learn more about his own mysterious background. Alternating chapters follow the two teens on their respective adventures. The alternating narrative format, replete with cliffhangers, is sure to keep fans turning the pages. As with the previous book, my favorite parts were those in which a person from a different world (Cam), is baffled by aspects of our own, modern-day society. Here's an example, in which Cam watches a young woman named Sarah with her baby, Hannah: "Sarah placed Hannah in a strange contraption that held her captive on all four sides, so she could not crawl more than a few knee-lengths in any direction. Hannah immediately wailed, wanting out. Cam did not blame her. (Chapter 14)" I think what I like about this is the fresh perspective on ordinary objects and behaviors. Shaking hands seems odd to Cam, and he initially shakes left to right, instead of up and down. Why do we shake hands up and down? Why do we shake hands at all? I would have liked to see more of this Mandra/real world juxtaposition in this installment, but alas, Cam's visit to the upper world is relatively brief. I also like Quinn. She's a strong female character, one who pushes against the limitations of her existence. She's occasionally autocratic, but this feels realistic, given that she's been raised as a Princess. She also craves human contact (Princesses are not supposed to be touched in Mandria). Here's an example of Quinn's thoughts, as she prepares for her friend's wedding: "After tonight, there would be a respite from her royal obligation to smile, say polite things, and most of all, try to develop a fondness for one lad or another. They all seemed to blur into a hazy line of eager bumbleness. Eager dull bumbleness, she thought, recalling the sameness of the questions asked by the noble lads (Chapter 6)" I love the phrase "eager bumbleness". It's both descriptive and poetic. Fans of the previous book are sure to find this sequel (and apparent conclusion) satisfying. There are no major surprises, but the story is well-written and engaging. Cam and Quinn both show themselves to be brave and loyal, surmounting the obstacles in their path and achieving triumph. This book review was originally published on my blog, Jen Robinson's Book Page, on April 7, 2007.

Fantasy, Magic, Peril, Excitement

Cam's Quest is a delightful read! Cam's Quest starts right where Princess Nevermore left off. Cam, the apprentice of the famous underground wizard Melikar, has no idea who he is. He has had unanswered questions from his past for as long as he can remember, but no one to answer them. Cam is suddenly replaced by someone else as Melikar's apprentice which leaves Cam free to explore his past in hopes that he might have a future. But where will Cam's journey lead him? Will it lead him away from Quinn and from the home that he knows? Will Quinn have to marry one of the endless array of suitors that her father has chosen for her? Or will she find out that Adam is her only suitor. Cam's Quest left me on the edge of my seat, and it is a real page turner. I could not put it down. If you are looking for excitement in a magical world and the chance to visit Mandria and Outer Earth once more, or would love to discover it then this is the book for you! I recommend this book to kids of all ages even the adults who are still kids at heart. Dian Curtis Regan has written so many twists and excitement into Cam's Quest that it is sure to fill the reader with delight. Don't forget about Princess Nevermore the 2007 Expanded and Updated edition to go along with this wonderful book.