The Prince Warriors by Priscilla Shirer with Gina Detwiler

My name is Evan, and my brother Xavier and I have been transported to Alhoratos, a land of warriors and monsters. This is so cool, since we get to have armor and shields. The creature in the purple robe named Ruwach said we have all we need to defeat evil, but I wish we could have swords too. I hate that some people think I'm just a little kid, but now I'm a prince warrior! Two other kids from the Rec Center showed up here too, and Ruwach has paired us up to find a castle. He says we should follow our armor, trust our hearts, and the easiest path isn't always the best path. Those instructions can be tricky when we face dangers or have choices to make. I mean, would you follow the door that leads to a castle, a desert, or is completely dark? 

The concept of the story is straight-forward with kids getting swept to a strange world where they'll fight evil forces. Evan has the little brother syndrome, as he feels inferior to his brother Xavier. He's anxious to fight whatever comes his way without really considering the dangers. To him, it's like his book about Alhoratos has come to life. The brothers are joined by another boy and girl from earth, and an adult shows up later. Ruwach tells the kids the enemy in Alhoratos fights in unusual ways, and that's the truth. The whole book has a religious feel to it, as the enemy is trying to get everyone to stop having faith in the Source. There's even the Book, written by the Source, that gives the characters guidance before their quests. The enemy promotes confusion and distraction among people and tries to create doubt in their beliefs. Ruwach says victories in Alhoratos will also be felt on earth, and it's cool how the kids are given second chances. Levi is given another opportunity to deal with a bully terrorizing a kid at the Rec Center. He later discovers something amazing about his own father. Overall, this was an enjoyable book with an uncomplicated plot. I plan to read the sequel, The Prince Warriors and the Unseen Invasion.