A Sweet Far Thing to be released December 2007
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I actually saw Rebel Angles in another blog for this class, so I thought I would share something about these great books.
I actually saw Rebel Angles in another blog for this class, so I thought I would share something about these great books.
Set in the late 1800s, this is the story of Gemma Doyle, who at the age of 16 witnessed her mother's brutal (and supernatural) murder. After her mother's death, she moves with her father from their home in Bombay to England where she is sent to boarding school. There, she discovers that she has powers that allow her to enter a spiritual realm where everything seems perfect. Her mother is there, and she even brings some of her friends along from school. Soon, however, she learns that her powers hold an element of danger, and she must try to escape the same fate as her mother.
I really loved these books, and I think most kids who are into fantasy and magic will enjoy them as well. Here are some reviews:
“A Great and Terrible Beauty is just the book for anyone who loves mystery, magic, intrigue and adventure.” —Detroit News & Free Press
“A delicious, elegant gothic.” —Publishers Weekly
“Shivery with both passion and terror.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Will draw a large, enthusiastic audience, who will come away wanting more about stubborn, willful Gemma and the strange world whose doors she can open at will.” —Booklist
“A Great and Terrible Beauty is a multi-layered, ambitious work that mixes history, magic, romance, humor and mystery, making it a good choice for a wide range of readers.” —BookPage
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