About this title: From the "New York Times"-bestselling author of the Bartimaeus Trilogy comes an epic new adventure--a hero's saga as well as a surprising look at what bravery really means.
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Description: Good. 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
Edition: Book Club
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Hyperion
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9781423109662ISBN:142310966X
Description: As New in As New jacket. A very fine, unread copy in attractive dj; just a tad of edge age color on unmarked, uncreased pp; very nice. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Hyperion Book CH
Date Published: 2009-01-27
ISBN-13:9781423109662ISBN:142310966X
Description: Excellent in very good jacket. Sale for Charity. Proceeds go to fund our Social Service programs. All items are donations and are used, but are carefully checked for condition. This book looks like it just came from the bookstore. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9781423109662ISBN:142310966X
Description: New in new dust jacket. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 483 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: Children/juvenile. read more
Edition: Book Club (BCE/BOMC)
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Hyperion
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9781423109662ISBN:142310966X
Description: Hardcover. As new, bottom of spine bumped. Halli is not like the other members of the family-they're all much more handsome than he is. And so he plays tricks on everyone to get even. But when one of his tricks gets out of hand, he ends up on a hero's quest-unintentionally! read more
Binding: Reinforced
Publisher: Hyperion
Date Published: 2009-01-27
ISBN-13:9781423109662ISBN:142310966X
Description: NEW. Reinforced. 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: 9781423109662. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Hyperion Book CH
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9781423109662ISBN:142310966X
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Edition: First printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Hyperion, New York
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9781423109662ISBN:142310966X
Description: New in new jacket. 483 pp. From the "New York Times"-bestselling author of the Bartimaeus Trilogy comes an epic new adventure--a hero's saga as well as a surprising look at what bravery really means. Annotation: From the "New York Times"-bestselling author of the Bartimaeus Trilogy comes an epic new adventure--a hero's saga as well as a surprising look at what bravery really means. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: N.Y. : Disney Hyperion, 2009
ISBN-13:9781423109662ISBN:142310966X
Description: As New in As New jacket. Signed by Author First edition, first printing. SIGNED by the author on the title page. As New in As New DJ. read more
Description: New. AUDIOBOOK. NOT A BOOK! Please order accordingly! All Audiobooks are in the original factory sealed shrinkwrap box! Box may show signs of dents, etc. All CD's Are guaranteed to play! Audio CD, New, 2009, read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children, New York
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9781423109662ISBN:142310966X
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Signed by Author BU5-A first edition hardcover signed by the author in fine condition in fine dust jacket that is mylar protected. Jonathan Stroud's stunning new novel is a funny and epic hero's saga, as well as a surprising look at what bravery really means. Satisfaction Guaranteed. read more
Binding: Spoken Word Compact Disc
Publisher: Listening Library
Date Published: 2009-01-27
ISBN-13:9780739382202ISBN:0739382209
Description: NEW. Spoken Word Compact Disc. 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: 9780739382202. read more
Binding: Audio CD
Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780739382202ISBN:0739382209
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Edition: First Edition, First Printing.
Binding: Hardcover.
Publisher: Disney, Hyperion Books, N. Y
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9781423109662ISBN:142310966X
Description: First Edition. Hardcover. Signed by the author, Jonathan Stroud, on a Disney Book Group Bookplate attached underneath the title on the title page. Signed only-no other names, writing, or marks. A book for juvenile and adults. 483 pages. Dust jacket and book are in Fine, as new, condition. Standard Book Size. read more
"A younger son, Halli Sveinsson rebels against his parents' and village's expectations through a series of endless (mostly harmless) pranks and escapades. But when his beloved uncle is murdered by a rival house, Halli sets out to avenge his uncle, a quest that will have startling repercussions for all of the residents of the valley.
I love Jonathan Stroud's books. He's the king of the snark, and he doesn't disappoint in this one. Halli has turned insult into an art. The dialogue brought tears of laughter to my eyes. The medieval, vaguely Scandinavian setting is also incredibly detailed.
I love the narrative structure here, of stories within stories. Each chapter is prefaced with a story of past heroes of the valley, their epic deeds and misadventures loosely foretelling what's to come. I also love the continual setup of cliffhangers that resolve themselves to be anything but--Stroud has mingled suspense and comedic timing beautifully.
There's also a true element of horror winding throughout the book. Halli's people and those of neighboring villages have long confined themselves to their valley, safe behind rock walls and cairns, for fear of the man-eating Trows that roam the mountainsides. Halli and his friend Aud(a spunky and appealing heroine) doubt the stories--no one, after all, has ever SEEN a Trow and lived to tell the tale. Surely they're only stories...or are they? Stroud leaves you guessing 'til the end. The two's attempts to push the boundaries of their peoples' beliefs, to break with tradition, and to find a place for themselves could lead ultimately to bloody death by tooth and claw.
I'm hoping this may be the start of a series--while it's utterly complete within itself, there's room to expand on Halli's story and what lies beyond the valley.
A coming of age story. An epic fantasy adventure. For any fans of Eragon, or Ranger's Apprentice, or even Sea of Trolls this one's a must-read."
"I really like this author. He tells a great story. In this book, the characters are real and appealing. But most of all, he surprises me. This book is set in Viking time--medieval and somewhat primitive. The protagonist is the second son of the House, not tall, not handsome, not good at almost anything but pranks and contrariness. But his underlying dream of being a hero like the ones in the tales leads him toward growth, even when it also leads him toward folly. I loved the author's use of myth and legend to link the characters, plot and theme. Above all, the ending knocked my socks off. It's a very satisfying read. Like other Stroud titles, the writing is superb."
"A younger son, Halli Sveinsson rebels against his parents' and village's expectations through a series of endless (mostly harmless) pranks and escapades. But when his beloved uncle is murdered by a rival house, Halli sets out to avenge his uncle, a quest that will have startling repercussions for all of the residents of the valley.
I love Jonathan Stroud's books. He's the king of the snark, and he doesn't disappoint in this one. Halli has turned insult into an art. The dialogue brought tears of laughter to my eyes. The medieval, vaguely Scandinavian setting is also incredibly detailed.
I love the narrative structure here, of stories within stories. Each chapter is prefaced with a story of past heroes of the valley, their epic deeds and misadventures loosely foretelling what's to come. I also love the continual setup of cliffhangers that resolve themselves to be anything but--Stroud has mingled suspense and comedic timing beautifully.
There's also a true element of horror winding throughout the book. Halli's people and those of neighboring villages have long confined themselves to their valley, safe behind rock walls and cairns, for fear of the man-eating Trows that roam the mountainsides. Halli and his friend Aud(a spunky and appealing heroine) doubt the stories--no one, after all, has ever SEEN a Trow and lived to tell the tale. Surely they're only stories...or are they? Stroud leaves you guessing 'til the end. The two's attempts to push the boundaries of their peoples' beliefs, to break with tradition, and to find a place for themselves could lead ultimately to bloody death by tooth and claw.
I'm hoping this may be the start of a series--while it's utterly complete within itself, there's room to expand on Halli's story and what lies beyond the valley.
A coming of age story. An epic fantasy adventure. For any fans of Eragon, or Ranger's Apprentice, or even Sea of Trolls this one's a must-read."
"I read Hero's of the Valley in an, "Okay, seen him before. I'll try it," kind of mode. It took me a long time to get into it but once I did get into the lengthy tale I didn't really put it down until the middle of the end, which should be the part were your drooling over the pages in antisipation. The ending was horrible! As for the plot, I liked it. A boy longs for adventure in heroism. When his uncle is murdered, it seems like the perfecect oportunity to prove himself a hero like his great ancesstor. But things begin to fall apart. With the asistance of a girl from another house, he makes wars, and builds friendships along with enemies. But most of all Hally explores what it really means to be a hero. It had good solid characters, but I didn't find Hally all that apealing and I was kind of rooting for a romance between him and his friends. Don't get your hopes up. I didn't really like her either. I didn't get all to atatched. At the beginning of the book it talked about how witty Hally was but I fealt cheated when Hally made these increadibly untactful and stupid choices. His stupid actions seemed to be put there to push the plot along. The book didn't flow as well because of this. Stroud spent a lot of time on things I didn't really care about. I fealt he could have made the book a bit shorter and therefore more enjoyable. The setting was good, a viking like society. It was earthy and gritty just the way I like it. The creatures and well... I can't say for fear of giving away the ending, just seemed really ludicrous and unrealalistic. I did like some of the tension that came as a result of them, but I ddin't like them. This is a book I havy very mixed fealings about. I wouldn't really recomend it. The ending is upscure and just flat out weird and disapointing. Plus it's a cliffhanger and I really can't take the week of stress, thinking about what happened to our characters and places, especially if there isn't a sequel."
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