Red Ribbon Tree

By: Brittni Chenelle

Narrated by: Kim Pruitt

Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's Summary

A boy and girl from different worlds will meet in yet another... 

Eliza’s life has been fair. She’s got a good family, she’s the star of the basketball team, and Chris, her crush, is coming around. School’s a breeze—with exception to English class. English is more of a squall...but soon she’ll face much bigger strife than a blemished GPA. 

For Milo, things have been harder. Talented though he is as an artist, his nerdy gamer reputation proceeds him, and, wholly lacking in confidence, he can’t imagine the likes of Eliza returning the feelings he’s fostered. 

It won’t be until the two discover a gate to another, dangerous dimension that either can prove who they really are...or die, attempting to learn, themselves. While books will prove the portal to a place replete with creatures that are meant to be fictitious, it’s the exit bound to be a problem...bearing one solution: Eliza and Milo will never return, unless they solve the mystery of the fabled Red Ribbon Tree. 

• Middle Grade or Early Young Adult
• Fantasy
• Adventure
• Multicultural Romance
• Multiple POV

BRITTNI CHENELLE currently lives in Seoul, Korea which inspires her multicultural fantasy books. Her favorite genres to read and write are Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult Romance, Fairytale Retellings, and Young Adult Dystopian novels. She's very passionate about equal representation and makes a point to include characters from different backgrounds and cultures in her Fantasy stories. 

©2014 Brittni Chenelle (P)2018 Brittni Chenelle

Creative and Exciting

I was pleasantly surprised at how entertaining this book was. I laughed, cried and gasped. I couldn’t stop listening. The characters are your friends or people you may know. The author allowed me to see the different perspectives while making me feel like I was there too. This is a true gem. It is a coming of age story that the lessons could relate to anyone. I would recommend this book to middle school aged children as beyond. Many different age groups could relate to these characters and the fantasy comes alive. I can’t wait to see the author’s next book.

A Breathe of Fresh Air. A retelling of Alice.

This really reminded me of a familiar tale of Alice and Wonderland but with its own unique world building and characterization. Eliza and Milo are part typical teenager but part of them holds courage and wisdom beyond their years. The story telling and narration was so vivid that I felt as though I was there among the characters laughing and crying with them. The narration was also excellent evoking a different emotion with each persona the narrator took on. Overall, I'd highly recommend this to lovers of portal fantasy and those that want a quick and fun escape from the everyday.

Interesting concept

High schoolers Milo and Eliza each receive a book with their names in it. These books transport them to a magical realm, where they become the main characters.

I was uncertain about this book for the first half. As much as I love romances, I didn't exactly like the blooming relationship between our leads. Milo just kept mentioning how hot Eliza looked, and Eliza herself didn't seem to care about a relationship. But then love factored into one part of their adventure, and suddenly love mattered to each of them.

I did like the twist that came near the end. I wasn't expecting it. I am a little disappointed that there isn't a sequel, simply due to a small prophetic story that was told. I'd love for Brittni to continue Milo and Eliza's story at some point!

aww so lovely!!!

Super sweet story full of heart. I really enjoyed this tale of adventure and finding oneself. Loved so much about this book the sweet love story, the battles, adventure, and of course the red ribbon tree!!! My kids love this book too!!

Entertaining Story

This was such a fun story, both creative and new. Brittni Chenelle changed the old trope of the male sports hero and nerdy female so that the female character was the sport superstar and the male character was the nerdy geek who after being transported to a magical land have to learn to depend on each other to return to the real world safely. I recommend this story highly. The song at the end of the audiobook recaps the emotions of the main characters perfectly. Kim Pruitt does a good job with the narration. I was given a free copy of the audiobook and I have voluntarily left this review.

Ribbon tree!

I enjoyed this story! What would it be like to travel to find a Ribbon tree? Find out and travel with them! Narrator was great!

good

a good story line that that is geared toward a younger age group but will capture the attention from all ages.

A mix between a Percy Jackson and Narnia feel

Milo is a shy gamer and artist who has a crush on the super athletic and popular girl Eliza. When they both find a book that turns into a portal to Involutia they have to put aside their differences and find a way home.
In the world of Involutia books are not only tools to learn from but literal portals to other realms. Milo and Eliza fall into a book that transports them to a world they have never seen before. Their quest to go home turns from just saving themselves to saving all of Involutia.
This middle grade novel has adorable character building with enough preteen awkwardness to make even fighting dragons feel realistic. Milo and Eliza must discover what it means to be strong in their own ways and just how far they are willing to go to get home.
A mix between a Percy Jackson and Narnia feel, this split POV will have your heart cringing and cheering at the same time. Starting off in the "real world" Milo and Eliza are practically strangers but they have to set that aside and work together to escape dark forests, wars, dragons, elven adventures and a magic library all in search of the Red Ribbon Tree.

Good story

The story was good, and a clean YA. I liked the story line. This is a book I would definitely recommend for my preteen child.

Wonderful Story

This is a wonderful story. I thought it was original and a really interesting storyline. I enjoyed the characters and the narrator was great at bringing them to life. I look forward to more by this author

A boy and a girl in an unforgettable adventure...

Loved the musical beginning and end of this book. Really nice touch. The story is about Eliza and Milo who both find a book with no writing. When they open it the fall onto a different world called Involutia that has a crazy professor and challenges for the two to overcome.
A great story that kept me hooked with dragons, swords, bows and arrows. Plus a slow burning love story. What more could you want.
The narrator was good at doing Eliza's and Milo's voices. The professor sound a bit nutty and annoying but I think that was his character. He was a bit unlikeable and as the story unfolded it all made sense.
I first came across this author when I heard the book The Fae and the Fallen. That is still my favourite audio book but this one was really good too. I received a free copy of this book from the author but the opinions expressed in this review are my own.