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Title: The Kestrel by Lloyd Alexander ISBN: 0-14-131069-3 Publisher: Puffin Pub. Date: June, 2002 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (14 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Good Continuation of Westmark
Comment: I really liked this book. I read it in only a couple hours because I could not put it down. It has a lot of battle and war, which inevitably makes it sad, but there's still some humorous parts, many times involving the "water rats"; Sparrow and Weasel.
It shows the effect war can have on different people, and also really makes you think about war, peace, revolution, and even the nature of man.
This is a really good book, and even though I liked Westmark a bit better, this continues the story well. I have not yet read The Beggar Queen, but will definatly be looking for it. Also, isn't it strange that while they are a trilogy, The Kestrel is out of print, though Westmark and Beggar Queen are still in print??
Rating: 5
Summary: The Kestrel, out of print? A crime!
Comment: This is a tremendous book. Lloyd Alexander is a wonderful story-teller, and the Westmark trilogy is among his finest works. I read and re-read these books in Jr. High, and the Kestrel was my favorite of the three. Lloyd, if you read this, please bring back this book! It's been years since I read the Kestrel, but I think I'll have to fish out my worn copy of it and re-read it.
Rating: 5
Summary: A trilogy by Lloyd Alexander, the grand master of fantasy!
Comment: The second book of the Westmark Trilogy, the adventures of Westmark continues in "The Kestrel". Theo is now traveling through Westmark to learn more about the country. He and Mickle, now known as Princess Augusta, are hoping to be married after he returns. But suddenly and without warning, Westmark is thrown into turmoil as the neighboring country of Regia has declared war on Westmark. Theo is once again forced into making a hard decision, will he stay in the sidelines or fight for his country? Eventually, he joins under the command of Florian and his people to fight a guerrilla war against the troops of Regia. As he sees brave and honorable men die one by one, Theo finds himself changing into a merciless commander and a stranger to himself...
For those familiar with Lloyd Alexander's award winning series, "The Prydain Chronicles", I can honestly and truly recommend this other series written by the 'grand master of fantasy'. A bit more serious with dark overtones, "The Westmark Trilogy" deals with realistic events that can almost convince you that the series is based on true historical events. Through the series you will be given a chance to explore the characters as they struggle with forces beyond their control. Lloyd Alexander gives a realistically accurate study of human nature and psychology of war. I must say, after reading this book, I was left in thoughtful silence, musing over what I had just finished reading. It is not very often we Young Adults are given books which leaves you in a state of contemplation
As I said, I can highly recommend the thrilling and psychologically filling "Westmark Trilogy". Best to read in order. But the faint-hearted be warned, this book and the next one in the series are somewhat violent and gritty since the main theme is about war. But nothing too bad to turn away lovers of a good series! Pick these series up!
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Title: The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander ISBN: 0140378251 Publisher: Puffin Pub. Date: February, 1996 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
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Title: The High King by LLOYD ALEXANDER ISBN: 0440435749 Publisher: Yearling Books Pub. Date: 15 September, 1969 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: The Castle of Llyr by LLOYD ALEXANDER ISBN: 0440411254 Publisher: Yearling Books Pub. Date: 15 July, 1969 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Taran Wanderer by LLOYD ALEXANDER ISBN: 0440484839 Publisher: Yearling Books Pub. Date: 15 July, 1969 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: The Iron Ring (Novel) by Lloyd Alexander ISBN: 0141303484 Publisher: Puffin Pub. Date: July, 1999 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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