Kirkus Review https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/nancy-kunhardt-lodge/the-crystal-navigator/ *Starred Review, The Midwest Book Review "The Crystal Navigator" is as charming and engaging as it is fun and entertaining with an underlying moral promoting the value of perceiving an imagina... more

Kirkus Review https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/nancy-kunhardt-lodge/the-crystal-navigator/ *Starred Review, The Midwest Book Review "The Crystal Navigator" is as charming and engaging as it is fun and entertaining with an underlying moral promoting the value of perceiving an imaginative life as a personal adventure to be experienced, savored, and enjoyed. The Crystal Navigator is very highly recommended for school and community library collections." 5 Star Review, Reader's Favorite "The Crystal Navigator" by Nancy Kunhardt Lodge is a magical adventure story that will keep readers enthralled with its mystery, suspense, and enchantment. The author's exquisite imagination brings the era of Renaissance art alive, pulling readers into a story. The author weaves educational information into the original plot." 5 Star, Reader's Favorite "The Crystal Navigator" by Nancy Kunhardt Lodge is a children's fantasy book in the same tradition as The Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland. It is the perfect book to get kids engaged and enjoying a story. Whether you have a kid who likes to read already or one you are hoping will start to read more, Nancy Kunhardt Lodge really knows what she is doing. Her imagination is wonderful and the adventure she has in seeking to speak with the painters is amazing and truly fantastic. 5 Star Review, Reader's Favorite Nancy Kunhardt Lodge's children's and preteen fantasy, "The Crystal Navigator" is fast-paced, full of adventure and exciting. Lucy's trip back through time is a fabulous historical journey during which she learns about art and about herself. I enjoyed every moment reading this book, and I learned quite a bit from Lucy's travels. Dr. Lodge paints glowing word pictures. This marvelous, magical book is highly recommended. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.