Finding Atlantis is a children’s fantasy tale written by J.M. Dover. After an argument with his adoptive father, Adam Danburg goes swimming in the ocean. Following a unique fish he finds on the reef, he goes deeper than he’s ever gone before and discovers an ancient stone gate. When Adam touches it, he is sucked down a vortex right into Atlantis. Unfortunately, the gate only goes one way and Adam can’t go back home until he saves Atlantis from imminent destruction. Adam has always had an affinity for nature and finds out that he’s one of the three who was prophesied to one day help save Atlantis. But not everyone in Atlantis is happy with his arrival. Adam has to overcome adversity, learn to wield his powers, and save Atlantis before it is swallowed up in a dark cloud.

Lovers of mythological adaptations will love Finding Atlantis which is loosely related to Greek myths about the lost city of Atlantis. J.M. Dover’s Atlantis is a magical place whose population is still living in a medieval culture though they don’t worship the Greek pantheon of gods. Unlike other stories that center around the gods, this story is all about Atlantis and what must be done to save it. You don’t feel like you’re reading another Percy Jackson novel. It was one of the things I loved about this book. Another thing I liked was the focus on family and friendship. What do you do when your parent is doing the wrong thing? Do you choose family or friends? There is an abundance of moral lessons for kids. I will be watching out for more stories featuring Adam and his friends in the future.

In Finding Atlantis by J.M. Dover, Adam Danburg has always had a strange connection with nature. Something he could not explain but it has always been there. Above everything, he loves the ocean and 'interacting' with the fish, until one day when his interaction takes him deeper than he should have swum, through a mysterious gate and into an underwater city. Soon he discovers that here he is not Adam Danburg but 'Adam, Son of Earth' and his visit has been long awaited. Adam soon learns why he is in the city of Atlantis and the heavy burden, or honor depending on how one looks at it, that is now on his shoulders. He accepts his mission in Atlantis and even feels more at home here than he does on earth. But what about his family? Will they notice that he is gone? Will he ever go back home? Can he even help Atlantis?

Nothing like a combination of adventure and space and time travel to give you a reading experience of your life and J.M. Dover combines all this so seamlessly in Finding Atlantis. J.M. Dover creates amazing character development and setting descriptions which vividly bring the story to life. From the very first chapter, I was able to clearly picture the setting, completely drawing me into the mysterious underwater city, and connect with the characters; each of them unique and intriguing. A captivating plot, relatable characters, and an enchanting old underwater world made Finding Atlantis a definite page turner from start to finish. The simple and flawless writing made it an even more enjoyable read - the kind you don't want to put down until you flip the last page.