About this title: From the author of the award-winning "I, Coriander" comes an exciting, romantic novel set against the feverish backdrop of the French Revolution.
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Speak
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780142414880ISBN:0142414883
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Description: Near Fine. No Jacket as Issued. Trade Size Paperback This is a first American edition, advance uncorrected proof book in very near fine condition. It has clean, sharp edges and the 378 pages are clean, bright and tight. This is a very nice copy. read more
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Orion Children`s Books, London
Date Published: 2007
Description: Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 978 1 84255. 1st/1st with full number line. Dust jacket VG; clean, intact, undamaged, no fading. Small mark/patch of wear to front where price sticker has been. A little shelf-wear. Hardcover in excellent condition. Pictorial endpapers. Decorative chapter headers. Contents in very good/excellent condition. Pages are clean and tidy throughout. No foxing, yellowing or damage. A little movement to the spine but all is secure. Pictures available on request.; 8vo ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers
Date Published: 2008-05-01
ISBN-13:9780803731004ISBN:0803731000
Description: NEW. Hardcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780803731004. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Dial
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780803731004ISBN:0803731000
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thorndike Pr
Date Published: 2008-11-03
ISBN-13:9781410410160ISBN:1410410161
Description: NEW. Hardcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9781410410160. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Dial
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780803731004ISBN:0803731000
Description: Acceptable. -Acceptable: A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (the dust cover may be missing). Pages can include considerable notes--in pen or highlighter--but the notes cannot obscure the text. About Austin eBooks Austin eBooks is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service! We add inventory to our store daily, and guarantee order processing and shipment within 2 business days. read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Group Usa
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780142414880ISBN:0142414883
Description: New. From the author of the award-winning "I, Coriander" comes an exciting, romantic novel set against the feverish backdrop of the French Revolution. read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: DIAL (CHILDREN)
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780803731004ISBN:0803731000
Description: New. From the author of the award-winning "I, Coriander" comes an exciting, romantic novel set against the feverish backdrop of the French Revolution. read more
Description: Good. 0803731000 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Edition: First Thus
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Orion Children's Books, London
Date Published: 2007
Description: Near Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Uncorrected proof Copy PB, pictorial card covers, NF/--, 144pp. this is a new, not used copy with light shelf wear to covers. A gripping tale for young adults set in Paris of 1789...220g when packed. read more
"What truly got me interested in the book was the cover and the bio on the back, but after reading it the bio isn't good enough to explains how beautiful and and amazing this book is. I don't think any bio could. The words are smooth and wonderfully described. You feel as if you really there in Paris or London during the French Revolution. The book has everything from Murder, Magic, romances, history. The things I absolutely adored with this book is the characters and how they're developed. I mean Count Kalliovski is truly evil and Marquis De Villeduval is totally oblivious and greedy. My favorite characters were Sido and Yann. For some reason they reminded me a lot of Romeo and Juliet. The words were written with care and love because you feel a lot of emotion towards this book and could see every minute of it in your mind. Some of the plot twists were predicable but that didn't stop the beating in my heart as all the adventure scenes and exciting moments came along. Some of the disappointing things in the book is some chapters are slow to read and that some of things happening in the book are predicable. Also I've seen numerous covers of this book and I must say that this book is aimed at both girls and boys. Don't judge the cover nor the bio by this extraordinary book."
"Technically, I could probably put this on the "fantasy" shelf, too, since it's got psychic powers, but I don't feel like it. And I really enjoyed the ending. It wasn't all stereotypical "I love you and I'm never leaving you and we'll be together forever and ever and ever!!!" It was sweet and happy, but believable. Yay! But what was up with Kalliovski and the devil at the end? Does he not die? Which would be fine, you know, with the realistic, bad-guys-don't-actually-die-all-the-time thing. But if Kalliovski isn't dead and Yann's going back to Paris, where the not-dead Kalliovski is hanging out, what's going to happen? Is there more? Or are we just to imagine that Yann and Têtu figure it out and defeat the bad guy for sure? Because, you know, what if Yann and/or Têtu get killed-ed? Okay. That's all just my way of not-so-subtly wondering if there's going to be a sequel. I'm doubting it right now, but I think there's enough there to manage it if the author wanted to."
"Yann Margoza is a young Gypsy orphan who has been raised in theatres across France by a dwarf and a magician. As the seeds of the French Revolution are being sown, Yann and his caretakers spend an evening entertaining a wealthy marquis with a penchant for extravagant spending and the mysterious Count Kalliovsky. A premonition has told Yann that the night will end in tragedy and when the magician is murdered by Kallivosky, the dwarf and Yann must escape a simialr fate with the help of the marquis' daughter, Sido. What follows is a beautifully crafted tale of magic, romance, and revenge set against the unique background of the French Revolution.
What a fantastic book! Gardner pulls the reader into a fantastic and intricate story that is beautifully and subtly written. The charaters are all finely developed and represent a nice balane of humor, danger, romance, and heroism. I listened to the audio book and the voices and French pronunication really added to the feel of the story.I can't wait for the sequel, The Silver Blade, which publishes later this month.
Recommended for both guys and girls, the challenge I unfortunately see for this book is selling the historical aspect to teen readers :("
"The Red Necklace is a really riveting young adult fantasy novel that focuses on a French boy of gypsy origins, Yann, who has magical abilities to move things and read people's minds. It also features a young aristocrat woman, Sido, who is trying to escape marriage to a vile, older man who excellently reinvents himself with each change in the political climate of France. The characters are all very richly-drawn and engaging. The story gets a bit bogged down in itself a couple of times, but generally moves at a clipping pace.
I really like the way Sally Gardner set up the story by showing different sides of the conflict. The French Revolution was certainly a long time coming, but she shows each side of the bloody mess objectively. I also liked the bonus of Yann and his mentor being of gypsy background. It added another nuance to the story without overpowering it. I am excited to see how that backstory develops. There is also a somewhat Star Wars-esque plotline introduced near the end, but I won't get into that one- don't want to ruin the read for anyone else.
All in all, a really fun and interesting read. Highly recommended if you like fantasy or historical fiction."
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