ISBN: 9780545562058
Editorial: Scholastic
Año de edición: 2016
Edición: 1
N° Paginas: 352
Tipo de pasta: Pasta blanda
Descripción: NYT and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen brings a new dose of adventure and thrills to ancient Rome in the second book of her magical Mark of the Thief trilogy!Nic may have escaped enslavement in the mines outside of Rome, but his troubles are far from over. Críticas Praise for Mark of the Thief: * The fast-paced, ingenious plot, charismatic hero and highly diverse cast of characters... make this series opener a captivating joy ride. --Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewVivid... [with] page-turning twists. --Publishers WeeklyPraise for Rise of the Wolf: ANew York Times BestsellerFast-moving fun with broad audience appeal, especially recommended for reluctant readers, Rick Riordan fans, and pedal-to-the-metal adventure aficionados. --Kirkus ReviewsThe novel's Roman mythology connections...will have great appeal for fans of Rick Riordan. Heavily plot-driven with a movie-script feel. --BooklistThe plot in 'Rise of the Wolf' builds momentum from the beginning and doesn't end with the last page. The book is full of action... keeping readers on their toes to the very end... Jennifer Nielsen does an outstanding job with the first person narration, subtle foreshadowing and wit. Her characters are well-rounded, intelligent and realistic. --Deseret NewsThe world of Rome, treacherous enough in reality, is made more so by the magic Nielsen adds. --The Salt Lake TribunePraise for The False Prince: ANew York Times Notable Children's BookAUSA Today Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Children's BookA Cybils Award WinnerA page-turner. --The New York Times Book ReviewSage proves to be a compelling character whose sharp mind and shrewd self-possession will make readers eager to follow him into a sequel. --The Wall Street JournalA swashbuckling origin story... chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys. --Los Angeles Times* An impressive, promising story. --Publishers Weekly, starred reviewA fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up. --School Library JournalGripping. --Kirkus ReviewsShould appeal to fans of . . . Suzanne Collins. . . . A sure-fire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense. --The Horn BookPraise for A Night Divided: Like Anne Frank before her, Gerta is small but mighty, a hardheaded heroine who dreams up big ideas and refuses to give up in the face of adversity and danger. Nielsen (Mark of the Thief) evokes the constant unease of life in a divided Berlin through Gerta's sober narration... but the family never loses sight of the power of humility and forgiveness. --Publishers WeeklyNielsen, best known for her fantasy novels, proves she is equally skilled at historical fiction in this solidly structured, balanced account of the origins of an infamous historical landmark... The novel's strong setting and tense climax will keep readers engrossed and holding their breath until the last page. --School Library JournalPraise for The Scourge: A strong, feisty main character... narrates a story that is equal parts adventure, mystery, and political intrigue. --The Horn BookAni's willingness to help others, a hard battle in herself as she tries to get over long-held assumptions, demonstrates effectively how emergencies can bridge distances. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksNielsen's (A Night Divided) polished fantasy smoothly combines medieval elements with hints of mystery and romance.... it delivers a significant message about how misinformation breeds intolerance. --Publishers WeeklyNielsen provides readers with a strong, three-dimensional heroine and a plot that will keep readers guessing. --School Library ConnectionThe characters are well defined and memorable. Feisty Ani, a likable character who is thoughtful and strong, drives the story forward and keeps readers wanting to know more.... A solid choice for readers who enjoy tales of strong heroines set in the ever-popular dysto
- Idioma: Inglés
- Autor: Nielsen, Jennifer A.
- Editorial: Scholastic
- N° Paginas: 352
- Tipo de pasta: Pasta blanda
- Envío: Desde EE.UU.
