- Hardcover: 347 pages
- Publisher: Five Star (ME) (Aug 15 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1594146012
- ISBN-13: 978-1594146015
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 14.7 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 522 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,642,319 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
Fans of gentler fantasy will welcome Arenson's novel. In a land divided among four people, each with their own magic-Stonesons, who control stone; Esiren, who share thoughts; Helands, who have the power of healing; and Forestfolk, who emulate beasts-the servant girl Aeolia discovers she's the Esiren Firechild, who embodies Esiren magic and alone can harm the Stoneson ruler, Sinther. Some not terribly realistic battle scenes may be too bloody for younger readers, but those who enjoy such traditional fantasy devices as love at first sight and princes raised as commoners will be rewarded.
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From Booklist
When six-year-old Aeolia was sold into slavery to an ogre, her brother vowed he would find and free her some day, and she promised to never use her unique talent for making others feel exactly what she felt. Ten years later, men from the kingdom of Stonemark search her out because she is the only one who can hurt their king, who has become stone so that no physical weapon can harm him. Their arrival gives Aeolia the opportunity to flee the ogre and launches her on a quest that will bring friendships with the Firechild of the healing Helands and the shape-shifting Forestlands Firechild while she strives to free the Esirian refugees and liberate all Firefly Island from evil King Sinther's despotic rule. The violent and gory world Arenson has created is filled with interesting details and cultures; although the characters never quite come alive, he is an author to watch. Tixier Herald, Diana
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Firefly Island,
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This review is from: Firefly Island (Hardcover)
Daniel Arenson writes a fantastic tale of horror, friendship, love, and triumph intertwined in the lives of the four fire children struggling with the burden of their destiny. The unpredictable twists and turns of Firefly Island left me eagerly turning the page to learn the fate of characters I came to adore. Most admirable, is the way the author moves through feelings of utter desolation to exuberant triumph; highlighting both the injurious and encouraging aspects of human nature. I would recommend this book to fantasy and non-fantasy readers alike.
Oriana Reynaud
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantasy's best kept secret,
By Darkeva "book maven" (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Firefly Island (Hardcover)
If you are looking for a great adventure story that is easy to read and follow, doesn't contain any cliched archetypes or races like dwarves, elves, orcs, and wizards shooting fireballs at each other on page 3, a book that isn't just a derivation of the Lord of the Rings, then this is the book for you. It tells of the amazing and tragic story of a girl, Aeolia, who is sold to an ogre at age six, and chronicles her life until she discovers that she is the only one who can hurt the stone king, Sinther, who is made completely of stone (even his heart!). It's a moving tale with excellent characterization, magnificent descriptions, excellent storytelling, a great, non-convoluted plot, and something that just remains in your head a long time after you have read it. A very memorable tale. It also makes an excellent read for boys and girls aged 11 and up, a great follow-up to Harry Potter or the Bartilimaeus Trilogy or Silvering. If your children loved those books, they must read this one!
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Fantasy that will blow you away!,
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This review is from: Firefly Island (Hardcover)
Torn from the only family she had ever known, six year old Aeolia had no idea the horrors her future beheld. Promising to keep her special skill secret were the last words she said to her brother Joren before the Ogre took her away; and made her his slave.
Aeolia knew that Joren would come for her when he became of age and so she idled her time as the years passed. Ten years later she knew Joren would be coming for her. The Ogre's daughter confessed to seeing Joren in the town; but could Aeolia believe the maddened Ogress? Talin a Forrestfellow just happened to be in the right place at the right time, or else Lale would have killed Aeolia for her secret skill that could cause a major rift in his life. Talin had his own issues with Lale, so there was no reserve in wanting to kill the man that murdered his entire family. He would not kill the Esiren Firechild, she was the one who could bring hope back to their world. During Aeolia's search for Joren and her escape from Lale, she fell madly in love with Talin. He seemed to be the man of her dreams. They would fight side by side for the rest of their lives, so they were wed with the assumption of having a happy ending. Could Joren be so heartless as to kill his own flesh and blood sister? Was she really blood to Joren or had her entire up bringing been told with a small piece missing that could bring on the demise of The Stone King Sinther? Truly Aeolia is faced with many dangers, death, betrayal and horror. She holds the key that will kill the evil Stone King; hopefully she will live long enough to use her key to unlock the freedom of Heland. Mr. Arenson's historical Sci-Fi story is compelling. I did not want this story or romance, war, and friendship to end. There is a little something for every reader in Firefly Island. I kept hoping for the best while reading this story and I can assure you I was not disappointed one bit by the story telling Mr. Arenson delivers. I award 5 hearts to Daniel Arenson's story Firefly Island.
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