The Secret of Dreadwillow Carse - Brian Farrey电子书mobi+epub
Product Details
Age Range: 8 - 12 years
Grade Level: 3 - 7
Lexile Measure: 670
Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers (April 19, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1616205059
ISBN-13: 978-1616205058
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Product Details
Age Range: 8 - 12 years
Grade Level: 3 - 7
Lexile Measure: 670 (What's this?)
Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers (April 19, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1616205059
ISBN-13: 978-1616205058
A princess and a peasant girl embark on a dangerous quest to outwit a warning foretelling the fall of the Monarchy.
In the center of the verdant Monarchy lies Dreadwillow Carse, a desolate bog the people of the land do their best to ignore. Little is known about it except an ominous warning: If any monarch enters Dreadwillow Carse, then the Monarchy will fall. Twelve-year-old Princess Jeniah yearns to know what the marsh could conceal that might topple her family’s thousand-year reign.
After a chance meeting, Princess Jeniah strikes a secret deal with Aon, a girl from a nearby village: Aon will explore the Carse on the princess’s behalf, and Jeniah will locate Aon’s missing father. But when Aon doesn’t return from the Carse, a guilt-stricken Jeniah must try and rescue her friend—even if it means risking the entire Monarchy.
In this thrilling modern fairytale, Brian Farrey has created an exciting new world where friendship is more powerful than fate and the most important thing is to question everything.
Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
Gr 4-6-In this read-alike to Lois Lowry's The Giver, Shannon Hale's Princess Academy (Bloomsbury, 2005), and the Pixar film Inside Out, Princess Jeniah has just been named Queen Ascendant in a land where everyone is always happy. Her dying mother tells her of an ancient warning: if any royal enters the foreboding Dreadwillow Carse, the Monarchy will fall. Meanwhile, Aon, a local villager, visits the Carse regularly, finding it a balm for the sadness and brokenness that she alone can feel. The girls form a partnership that becomes a powerful friendship: Jeniah seeks knowledge of the Carse, and Aon pines for the return of her father, recently spirited away by the mysterious Crimson Hoods. The Carse, they gradually learn, has a nefarious secret. Jeniah is eventually faced with a morally complicated decision that will test her loyalties and affect the future happiness of her kingdom. Chapters alternate among points of view, creating suspenseful cliff-hangers. Descriptive language abounds ("viscous ponds the color of tar burbled"), and an enigmatic tutor provides a venue for reflections on magic, power, and choice. The inclusion of diverse characters enhances the story: Jeniah and her mother are described as dark-skinned, and a royal petitioner casually seeks relationship advice for his same-sex romance. VERDICT A thoughtful, atmospheric fairy tale that tackles the subtleties of ethics and emotions.-Jill Ratzan, Congregation Kol Emet, Yardley, PAα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Review
Summer 16 Kids’ Indie Next List Pick
“Farrey weaves a captivating and suspenseful tale of the power of female friendship and the pain of growing up. His masterful crafting of Jeniah's character pierces the pampered-princess stereotype, gifting readers with an intricate portrayal of a frightened yet tenacious dark-skinned girl for whom impending responsibility for an entire kingdom hardly feels like a fairy tale. Heart-rending and genuine, this magical coming-of-age story is not to be missed.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“A thoughtful, atmospheric fairy tale that tackles the subtleties of ethics and emotions.”—School Library Journal, starred review
“This book is wise and wonderful.”—William Alexander, National Book Award-winning author of Goblin Secrets
“Part fairy tale, part seemingly utopian society with a dark underbelly, this is a gripping, compelling story that will leave readers mulling over the ethical questions raised.” —Booklist
“Mesmerizing . . . This is an adventure story, yes, but it is something more—it is a story of the transformational power of curiosity, tenacity, and courage.” —Kelly Barnhill, author of The Witch’s Boy
“The carse is a dark, foreboding place within a creepily blissful land. Like Aon and Jeniah, I felt myself drawn there . . . A compelling examination of what it means to be sad while finding unexpected happiness.”—Sarah Prineas, author of the Magic Thief series
“Delightful . . . Beyond the detailed worldbuilding and multilayered characterization, what I love about this book is the underlying theme of sacrifice. The protagonist is faced with a heavy burden and a seemingly impossible choice—how she finds the courage to make the right decision is something that will stay with readers. This reminded me quite a bit of classic works by Ursula K. Le Guin and Madeleine L’Engle.” —Kiera Parrott, Reviews Director, Library Journal
“Farrey blends subtle references to racial and sexual diversity with inventive fairy tale worldbuilding and enticing clues to the carse’s mystery. The labyrinth of characters and dilemmas expands as the novel progresses, culminating in a rewarding ending that highlights the importance of embracing emotions, curiosity, and measured choices."—Publishers Weekly
From the Back Cover
If any monarch enters Dreadwillow Carse, then the Monarchy will fall.
“Mesmerizing . . . This is an adventure story, yes, but it is something more—it is a story of the transformational power of curiosity, tenacity, and courage.” —Kelly Barnhill, author of The Witch’s Boy
“The Carse is a dark, foreboding place within a creepily blissful land. Like Aon and Jeniah, I felt myself drawn there.”—Sarah Prineas, author of the Magic Thief series
“A deep, lyrical, satisfying story that will stay with you long after you have finished it.” —Sage Blackwood, author of the Jinx trilogy
About the Author
Brian Farrey is the author of the Vengekeep Prophecies series and the Stonewall honor book With or Without You. He knows more than he probably should about Doctor Who. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with his husband and their cat, Meowzebub.
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