This is one of the most interesting animated series I have seen in quite some time. I have not read the books but the story has me hooked instantly from episode one. Due to the story being so good I very may well end up reading the books, I'm a sucker for fantasy novels. I absolutely can not wait until the next episode comes out! I hope this series continues to the end of the story. Overall it seems extremely family friendly and appropriate for any age. It features fantastic music and inspiring characters. I would highly recommend this series to anyone interested in family friendly fantasy. I love it!