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Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9780399246760
ISBN: 0399246762
Label: Putnam Juvenile
Manufacturer: Putnam Juvenile
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: September 18, 2008
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Reading Level: Young Adult
Studio: Putnam Juvenile
Related Items:
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
As the newly appointed Chalice, Mirasol is the most important member of the Masters Circle. It is her duty to bind the Circle, the land and its people together with their new Master. But the new Master of Willowlands is a Priest of Fire, only drawn back into the human world by the sudden death of his brother. No one knows if it is even possible for him to live amongst his people. Mirasol wants the Master to have his chance, but her only training is as a beekeeper. How can she help settle their demesne during these troubled times and bind it to a Priest of Fire, the touch of whose hand can burn human flesh to the bone?
Robin McKinley weaves a captivating tale that reveals the healing power of duty and honor, love and honey.
Rating:
- Classic McKinley
After a few pages, I was sucked into this story. It's classic McKinley and reminded me a lot of The Blue Sword not only in tone and format, but the main character is named Mirasol, which called Harimad-sol of Blue Sword to mind.
As a classic McKinley story, however, it also has a few frustrating bits. The world McKinley has created is fascinating (like Blue Sword) and I want more of it. There is a lot of time spent on world building, frankly, and it can get a bit heavy.
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Rating: - McKinley Goes McKillip
Mirasol the beekeeper has unexpectedly become Chalice to a land in turmoil. Somehow she must hold her world together, and convince others to accept a Fire Priest as Master. McKinley creates for us an alternative medieval manor house, with Master and Circle tied to their demiese through magical earthlines.
This is a beautifully written almost poetical story, but if one is expecting the Robin McKinley of Spindle's End or The Blue Sword expect disappointment. The story moves gradually and ... Read More
Rating:
- Lost on me
This book is split into 4 parts. After reading the first 2 parts, my husband asked me what it was about. Even though I had read half of the book, I really couldn't tell him what it was about. I'm still having difficulty trying to summarize this book. It's almost like it's not really about anything. Here is what I do know....
Mirasol, a woods keeper and beekeeper, has suddenly been given the responsibility of "Chalice," which is to be the cup bearer, 2nd to the Master of the Land, and one ... Read More
Rating: - Good read, but not her best
I love Robin McKinley's writing, but this book fell short of my expectations...its just not long enough to explore all of the possibilities!!! I kept expecting details, but felt rushed through the book. Its worth the read, but not on par with ones like Deerskin or The Blue Sword.
Rating: - A sparse, lucid and enjoyable fantasy
As in many other books, McKinley creates a harassed, likable, duty-bound heroine; and uses the well-paced action to show glimpses of her world. It's a lightly sketched world, but the glimpses we get are rich and homey. The land is filled with trees, animals and well-meaning but apprehensive neighbors, with high politics and grand magic in the far--very far--background.
Mirasol the beekeeper is sympathetic and harassed, her quest to calm the magical land serves as a background for the understated ... Read More
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Chalice
by: Robin McKinley
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EAN: 9780399246760
ISBN: 0399246762
Label: Putnam Juvenile
Manufacturer: Putnam Juvenile
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: September 18, 2008
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Reading Level: Young Adult
Studio: Putnam Juvenile
Related Items:
- The Bell at Sealey Head
- Dragonhaven
- House of Many Ways
- Brisingr (Inheritance, Book 3)
- The Graveyard Book
- see more
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
As the newly appointed Chalice, Mirasol is the most important member of the Masters Circle. It is her duty to bind the Circle, the land and its people together with their new Master. But the new Master of Willowlands is a Priest of Fire, only drawn back into the human world by the sudden death of his brother. No one knows if it is even possible for him to live amongst his people. Mirasol wants the Master to have his chance, but her only training is as a beekeeper. How can she help settle their demesne during these troubled times and bind it to a Priest of Fire, the touch of whose hand can burn human flesh to the bone?
Robin McKinley weaves a captivating tale that reveals the healing power of duty and honor, love and honey.
Average Rating:
Rating:
- Classic McKinleyAfter a few pages, I was sucked into this story. It's classic McKinley and reminded me a lot of The Blue Sword not only in tone and format, but the main character is named Mirasol, which called Harimad-sol of Blue Sword to mind.
As a classic McKinley story, however, it also has a few frustrating bits. The world McKinley has created is fascinating (like Blue Sword) and I want more of it. There is a lot of time spent on world building, frankly, and it can get a bit heavy.
Read More
Rating:
- McKinley Goes McKillipMirasol the beekeeper has unexpectedly become Chalice to a land in turmoil. Somehow she must hold her world together, and convince others to accept a Fire Priest as Master. McKinley creates for us an alternative medieval manor house, with Master and Circle tied to their demiese through magical earthlines.
This is a beautifully written almost poetical story, but if one is expecting the Robin McKinley of Spindle's End or The Blue Sword expect disappointment. The story moves gradually and ... Read More
Rating:
- Lost on meThis book is split into 4 parts. After reading the first 2 parts, my husband asked me what it was about. Even though I had read half of the book, I really couldn't tell him what it was about. I'm still having difficulty trying to summarize this book. It's almost like it's not really about anything. Here is what I do know....
Mirasol, a woods keeper and beekeeper, has suddenly been given the responsibility of "Chalice," which is to be the cup bearer, 2nd to the Master of the Land, and one ... Read More
Rating:
- Good read, but not her bestI love Robin McKinley's writing, but this book fell short of my expectations...its just not long enough to explore all of the possibilities!!! I kept expecting details, but felt rushed through the book. Its worth the read, but not on par with ones like Deerskin or The Blue Sword.
Rating:
- A sparse, lucid and enjoyable fantasyAs in many other books, McKinley creates a harassed, likable, duty-bound heroine; and uses the well-paced action to show glimpses of her world. It's a lightly sketched world, but the glimpses we get are rich and homey. The land is filled with trees, animals and well-meaning but apprehensive neighbors, with high politics and grand magic in the far--very far--background.
Mirasol the beekeeper is sympathetic and harassed, her quest to calm the magical land serves as a background for the understated ... Read More
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