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Title: The Perilous Gard by Elizabeth Marie Pope, Richard Cuffari, Richard J Cuffari ISBN: 0-618-15073-0 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company Pub. Date: 29 October, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $5.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.91 (47 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: This book certainly deserves the Newberry Honor Award!
Comment: It is the year 1558. The spiteful Queen Mary has sent her sister, Princess Elizabeth has been sent to live at the dreary Hatfield. Lady-in-waiting Kate Sutton, finds out that her sister, Alicia, impulsively sent a complaint letter to the Queen Mary about the Princess Elizabeth. Kate finds herself blamed for her sister's actions and is exiled to Elvenwood, 'the Perilous Gard' to be kept under watch by the master of the isolated castle, Geoffrey Heron. She finds the place shrouded with mystery and is intrigued by the handsome but strangely silent brother of Geoffrey, Christopher. She hears rumors that Christopher had killed his niece to ensure that he would get the inheritance from his brother. Kate, determined to find out the truth, stumbles into a dark secret about the People of the Hill. Kate and Christopher are quite suddenly plunged into the otherworldly province where they just might lose their lives...
Totally wonderful book! I'm not in the least surprised this is a Newberry Honor book! I must warn you though that this book is for ages 12 and up. Not at all appropriate for kids younger than 12. But because of the intriguing plot, the well-developed characters, and the fact that it is so much fun to read makes it even enjoyable for adults!
The characters of Kate Sutton and Christopher Heron are wonderful! I immediately fell in love with them. They are both stubborn, very determined, and faithful friends. The humor and banter are very witty and makes me laugh all the time! Though I have to tell you that the book is over-all pretty serious.
I strongly recommend "The Perilous Gard" and I'm most assured that everyone who will read it will put it on your favorites list!
Rating: 5
Summary: a version of the Tam Lin legend
Comment: I've been interested in the Tam Lin legend since reading Jane Yolen's excellent version of it in "Tam Lin" with lush illustrations by Charles Mikolaycak (see my review). The next time I came across it was Pamela Dean's inventive adaptation of the legend for Terry Windling's Fairy Tale series (again see my review). The Perilous Gard is another fine reworking of this legend.
My email group was discussing fairy tales and fairy tale adaptations and a member mentioned this book after my post regarding the books above. I purchased it and read it. What a wonderful story. I'm always pleased to see strong female characters. For years while growing up, all I had the opportunity to read in school was books with male protagonists. That's not to say that I didn't enjoy these books, but the chance to read books with female protagonists, and strong, capable women or girls at that, is a pleasure.
It's funny, after purchasing this book, I found out that I had read another of Pope's books "The Sherwood Ring." I read it ages ago and enjoyed it very much.
Rating: 5
Summary: Great book!
Comment: I was skeptical about getting the book at first. I am interesting in Tuodor England, but Fairy Folk? Well, I finally got it, and it's a great book. I've always loved historical fiction, but now I'm getting into fantasy. It has romance, action, magic, mystery, and includes everyone's favorite holiday, Halloween.
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Title: The Sherwood Ring by Elizabeth Marie Pope ISBN: 0618150749 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company Pub. Date: 29 October, 2001 List Price(USD): $5.95 |
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Title: The Seer and the Sword by Victoria Hanley ISBN: 0440229774 Publisher: Laurel-Leaf Books Pub. Date: 08 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $6.50 |
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Title: Beauty Sleep by Cameron Dokey ISBN: 074342221X Publisher: Simon Pulse Pub. Date: 01 December, 2002 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: The China Garden by Liz Berry ISBN: 0380732289 Publisher: HarperTempest Pub. Date: 05 October, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Snow by Tracy Lynn, Kinuko Y. Craft, Tracy Lynn ISBN: 0689855567 Publisher: Simon Pulse Pub. Date: 01 February, 2003 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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