The Spindlers - Rilegato

Lauren Oliver

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ISBN 10: 144472312X ISBN 13: 9781444723120

Casa editrice: Hodder & Stoughton General, 2012

Riassunto

One day when Liza went to bed, Patrick was her chubby, stubby, sweet-grubbing, and pancake-loving younger brother, who irritated and amused her both, and the next morning, when she woke up, he was not. In fact, he was quite, quite different. When Liza's brother, Patrick, changes overnight, Liza knows exactly what has happened: the spindlers have got to him, and stolen his soul. She knows, too, that she is the only one who can save him. To rescue Patrick, Liza must go Below, armed with little more than her wits and a broom. There, she uncovers a vast world populated with talking rats, music-loving moles, greedy troglods, and overexcitable nids ...as well as strange monsters and terrible dangers. But she will face her greatest challenge at the spindlers' nests, where she encounters the evil Queen and must pass a series of deadly tests - or else her soul, too, will remain Below forever.

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Recensione:

'This imaginative fantasy emphasizes individual initiative and the power of hope and friendship. Below is a fully realized alternate world with echoes of both classic literature and mythology. This is particularly notable in its variety of inhabitants. Although the creatures are Oliver's own creations, such beings as the winged, dream-bearing nocturni and the shape-shifting, cannibalistic scawgs have the feel of true folklore. With strong, self-reliant female characters and well-defined action, this is a strong addition to fantasy collections.'

(School Library Journal on THE SPINDLERS )

'An absolute delight . . . The story is packed with mystery, murder, adventure, humour and magic, but above all it is a beautiful evocation of loss, tempered by the gradual blossoming of friendship, trust and hope. Although aimed at younger readers, the lightness of touch and the tenderness of the message could make grown men weep.' (Daily Mail on LIESL & PO )

'A gorgeous story - timeless and magical.' (Rebecca Stead, Newbery winner for When You Reach Me on LIESL & PO )

'Invigorating and hopeful, this novel testifies to the power of friendship and generosity to conquer greed and depression.' (Publishers Weekly on LIESL & PO )

'Liesl & Po by Lauren Oliver brings much-needed magic to an increasingly neglected age group . . . there are some exquisitely drawn characters . . . it's books like this, with its classic quest plot, intertwined with lyrical metaphysics, that can set a child up for life.'

--(Sunday Telegraph on LIESL & PO)

Descrizione del libro:

An enchanting, delightfully creepy tale of a girl who embarks on a quest through the mysterious and bewitching world that exists beneath our own. For children aged 8-12 from bestselling author Lauren Oliver.

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• Editore: Hodder & Stoughton General
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 144472312X
• ISBN 13: 9781444723120
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 256