- Paperback: 464 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins Canada / Children's (Nov 10 1994)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0006750656
- ISBN-13: 978-0006750659
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13 x 3.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 522 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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From Publishers Weekly
From Manchester, England, the four Watson children are transported to the land of Elidor in this fantasy that brims with classic components of the genre. Ages 10-up.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Grade 5-8. Alan Garner's book (Philomel, 1965) comes alive in this production. The four Watson children explore an abandoned street in post-World War II England. When they go inside a ruined church, they are transported to another land--Elidor. Roland, the youngest boy, meets Malebron, a once powerful man, who begs the children for help. An ancient prophecy tells of their coming and saving Elidor and its treasures. Malebron sends the children back to their world to safeguard the treasures. Roland leads the children on their fateful and often dangerous quest. Full of requisite fantasy elements, this story regales listeners with tales of singing unicorns, dark and evil forces, far-off castles, and the heroic adventures of a young boy. Reader Garard Green (of BBC fame) has a clear, strong voice suitable for this tale. Since the story is heavy on dialogue, he only changes voices slightly. His British accent is easy to understand. The story moves along at a fast pace, with elements of adventure and fantasy at every corner. This fantasy could make new fans of the genre, and should entertain those already familiar with this type of tale.?Angela J. Reynolds, West Slope Community Library, Washington Co., OR
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Elidor by Alan Garner,
By "bexclo" (UK) - See all my reviews Thrilling adventure!
4.0 out of 5 stars
A FANTASY NOVEL THAT'S LIKE AN OREO COOKIE,
Surely you know what an Oreo cookie looks like: White filling sandwiched between two round chocolate discs. And for the vast majority of us, the best part is the middle. That was how I felt after reading this book. The beginning, I thought, was rather slow and hard to grasp. I felt that C.S. Lewis' book the Magician's Nephew had a much more interesting beginning. But then I got to the middle of this book. I found myself liking the characters (Roland, David, Nicholas, and Helen)much more. I especially like the fact that, even though they face danger, they still have the time to bicker amongst themselves. For me, that made this novel a little more realistic. The dialogue is also really well done (especially the Chapter entitled Paddy) and a few of the ending lines for Chapters are good enough to make you want to start the next Chapter right away (e.g. Chapter 15, Planchette). However, I felt a little let down towards the end of this novel. As I mentioned earlier, some of the ending lines for Chapters are good, so I was surprised to see that the last line in the book wasn't very effective on me. As you probably know, there are several more books in this series. After reading this, I really can't see what the sequels will cover, since--apparently--everything has been accomplished in the first one. Overall, this is a more-than-decent fantasy and probably excellent if you're younger.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Marvelously enchanting,
By Annie Keller (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews Garner is a lyrical writer. Such sentences as "The blade was like ice, and the hilt all jewels and fire" would be impressive in even an adult's book. The books have lots of adventure in them for the younger set, and fine prose for adults. I recommend this to all readers, even those that don't like fantasy.
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