ISBN: 9781368048330
Editorial: Disney-Hyperion
Autor: Moon, Alyssa
Año de edición: 2022
N° Paginas: 320
Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
Descripción: Product DescriptionThis sequel to Delphine and the Silver Needle delivers action, adventure, and magic in the most unexpected places.Fresh off the heels of King Midnight's rat-army invasion at the Winterberry Ball, Delphine, Alexander, and Cornichonne are on the run, making their way through the far reaches of Peltinore. Unlikely allies pop up at every turn, but so do new enemies. While evading the rats hot on their tails, the trio uncovers new clues about the legendary Threaded tailor mice, including surprising discoveries about Delphine's magical needle. And as Delphine's powers grow stronger, she realizes she may need to head straight into Midnight's lair and confront the villain herself.Will Delphine solve the mystery of the Threaded and save the kingdom from the nefarious rat king before it's too late?From School Library JournalGr 4-6-When we last left our mouse (and cat) heroes, they had escaped the rat attack of the Winterberry Ball at the Palace. Now, they are in the dark woods in search of the evil self-proclaimed rat king, Midnight, to put an end to the terrible war. The path is hard, cold, and snowy with little food, but Delphine and courtly Alexander, along with faithful cat Cornichonne, are surviving as best they can. All the while Delphine is channeling anger into her magic, making it more dangerous and forbidden while trying to ignore the quest of finding out who she is. But the answer to where she came from may also reveal how to beat the rat king. Perhaps anger is not the way to unknot past wrongs and spells. Readers will need to read the first book, Delphine and the Silver Needle, as not much backstory is given and things start right where the last book ended. Some of the fairytale aspects are lost in this installment as it veers more into a hero's quest, but readers will still become immersed in this animal world. Familiar characters experience growth, and delightful new ones are introduced, such as a helpful family of bats. Past and present plot lines intersect (with distinguishing typeface), eventually revealing connections and rendering the plot a beautifully intricate tapestry. While the hemming up of the plot at the end tends toward hurried and unbelievable based on the actions of the characters throughout, readers will likely appreciate the happy ending. VERDICT A sound sequel that brings adventure and mystery, and weaves an animal story that will appeal to a wide audience.-Clare A. Dombrowskiα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.About the AuthorAlyssa Moon grew up in the Pacific Northwest, which explains her undying enthusiasm for rainy weather. She does her best writing in tea shops, independent bookstores, and at home under her grapefruit tree. She lives in Southern California with her husband and her cat, Picklepop (the “real” Cornichonne), and with three other cats who are a little grumpy at the fact they weren’t also given roles in this book.
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- Envío: Desde EE. UU.
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