- Hardcover: 542 pages
- Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (Oct 1 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 081091185X
- ISBN-13: 978-0810911857
- Product Dimensions: 23.7 x 16.1 x 4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 771 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #408,626 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
The book fans have been waiting for! A sequel to the acclaimed animal fantasy novel The Sight.
With the same bold storytelling that has made The Sight a cult favorite, David Clement-Davies tells the story of Fell, the black wolf whose betrayal of his family in The Sight almost led to the enslavement of all wolves by the evil Morgra. Wandering alone in the forests of Transylvania, lost in the pain of his sister Larka’s death, Fell rejects their shared gift of seeing into the minds of others.. It is only when a message comes from his old friend Skart, the eagle, that Fell begins to accept his destiny: to enter the world of humans and restore a lost girl to her family, thus healing the wounds of a divided kingdom.
In a starred review, Booklist called The Sight, “full-bodied, lyrically told,” School Library Journal called it "quite exciting,” and Voice of Youth Advocates said, “The narrative is rich, complex, and, most importantly, credible.”
With the same bold storytelling that has made The Sight a cult favorite, David Clement-Davies tells the story of Fell, the black wolf whose betrayal of his family in The Sight almost led to the enslavement of all wolves by the evil Morgra. Wandering alone in the forests of Transylvania, lost in the pain of his sister Larka’s death, Fell rejects their shared gift of seeing into the minds of others.. It is only when a message comes from his old friend Skart, the eagle, that Fell begins to accept his destiny: to enter the world of humans and restore a lost girl to her family, thus healing the wounds of a divided kingdom.
In a starred review, Booklist called The Sight, “full-bodied, lyrically told,” School Library Journal called it "quite exciting,” and Voice of Youth Advocates said, “The narrative is rich, complex, and, most importantly, credible.”
About the Author
David Clement-Davies is the author of three highly acclaimed and bestselling novels. His books have been called “intricately crafted” (The Boston Globe), “a hurtling ride” (Kirkus), and a “masterpiece” (Booklist). Young readers are equally enthralled: His Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com kid reviews number in the hundreds and include such praise as “an instant classic,” “too cool for words,” and “absolutely stunning.” David travels extensively and has trekked across a desert, swam with dolphins, and skydived on assignment for various travel magazines. He lives in London.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Will you see the beauty?, Mar 6 2008
By Darkin Tanner "Adolescent Book Maven" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Fell (Hardcover)
After reading the previous reviews for Fell, and a few of the more in-depth reviews said that it was not as good as The Sight, I decided to buy it anyways. I definitely do not regret it.The main way that Fell is different from The Sight is the theme, besides the plot of the story, the theme focuses more on Fell trying to overcome the struggles that many people face in the world. Death, depression, loneliness, and -the most recurring theme of the book- finding a meaning in life.
One review said that the wolf's philosophy of "everything dies and that's how it is" becomes tiring, but the point of the repetition is to show how much Fell is struggling with this dark thought. Another review says that the characters seem flat and static. I disagree sharply with this, seeing how Alina and Fell change and grow from the first page. (As I'm writing this I see I'm remaining somewhat vague, I apologize I am just trying to not give anything away while emphasizing that this book is fantastic...)
The beautiful imagery that Clement-Davies weaves through the book will definitely leave you craving more, while the characters ideas about the world will leave you questioning your own. The Sight was heartbreaking, but Fell will break your heart in a completely different way.
Buy the book, and look past the basic storyline to see the symbolism, universal lessons in life, and beautiful imagery.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Among The Very Best, Nov 19 2007
By Michael Dunham "roowalker" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Fell (Hardcover)
I just want to chime in on a superb read.Clement-Davies has already developed a reader base with Firebringer and The Sight,and Fell just adds to,no,exceeds his great work.I see Richard Adams,Tara Harper,and Anne McCaffery now have a peer in great story telling re.animals and our relationship to them on an intimate level.I sincerely hope that Clement-Davies has a sequel planned for Fell,and it is one of the very few novel of the genre that begs for rereading.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
at last, Oct 9 2007
By Kooljobs - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Fell (Hardcover)
Fell does not stick to the same formula used in The Sight and Fire Bringer. Instead, it borrows some of the elements from these two novels, and introduces a new human element and how humans interact with nature. Fell, a wolf from The Sight, travels with Alina, a new human character. At times they split apart, and the author uses these parts to tell 2 stories, 1 of nature and 1 of humans. These stories begin to interconnect as the main characters learn more of their past, present, and future.The novel overall was well-written, and captured the magic of nature that was missing from The Alchemists of Barbal and The Telling Pool. At long last, after 5 years, the author has written a tale that fans have been wanting to read since that last page of The Sight.
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