- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks; First Edition edition (Oct 3 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0805081119
- ISBN-13: 978-0805081114
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13.3 x 1.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 45 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #571,709 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From School Library Journal
Grade 6-9–Like her mother, the local Shamer, Dina can see the shameful truths hidden in the souls of her fellow villagers–if only they will look her in the eye. Of course, everyone avoids her, and she has grown to hate her so-called "gift." Then Mama is taken prisoner, and Dina must use her truth-telling ability to solve a triple murder and rescue her mother and the young man falsely accused of the crime. Suspenseful and sometimes gory, this fantasy features interesting secondary characters and a well-drawn preindustrial setting. Occasional corny dialogue and overlong escape scenes won't deter readers, who will speed through the unfolding of the story's many mysteries: Who really killed the noble Castellan and his family? Why are there ravenous dragons at his castle? Whom can Dina trust now that the killer has seized control of the kingdom? Although only 10, she thinks and acts like an older child, and her increasing courage and resourcefulness in the face of evil doings, exhaustion, and the strains of her own talent will appeal to fans of Tamora Pierce's work. By the end of the book, Dina finds some peace as she makes a new friend and learns that her gift can heal as well as cause pain. Since the killer remains in power, plenty of conflict has yet to be resolved in the novel's proposed sequels.–Beth Wright, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, VT
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Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Booklist
Gr. 6-8. Dina, nearly 11, bitterly resents having inherited her mother's power as a Shamer; she would rather be normal and have friends. When wrongdoers look into the Shamer's eyes, they are forced to face all their hidden, shameful secrets, which the Shamer also sees. After her mother is summoned to Dunark Castle to solve a violent triple murder, Dina, who is misled into believing that her mother needs her, is taken to the castle. There she must use her Shamer's eyes to save both her mother and the accused 17-year-old Nico, who is innocent of the crime. The story involves a dank dungeon and a dark pit of voracious dragons as well as the real villain, who is as vicious as the dragons. This first book in the Shamer Chronicles is a page-turner; readers will eagerly await the next episode. Sally Estes
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Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent fantasy book for children and adults alike!,
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This review is from: The Shamer's Daughter (Hodder silver series) (Paperback)
The story is about Dina, a young girl coming of age, who has inherited her mothers gift - the shamer's eyes. When people look into the eyes of a person with this gift, they are confronted with the things they have done in their lives, and the kind of person they really are.Most people find this experience very unpleasant or at least unsettling, but some people can look a shamer in the eye - without being affected by it. Those are people who are very balanced with who they are; Because they are *good*, and therefore has very little to be ashamed about, or because they are so evil or selfish - they don't have any shame in them... But how do you know whether they're the one kind or the other? How do you know when you're only 10 years old? When her mother is taken captive, Dina is forced to experience and understand the world on her own. Who can you trust? How do you know which choices to make? Dina finds herself caught in the middle of a political intrigue for the throne. The Lord Drakan wants to use her powers for his own ends - and Dina has to find out what's going on, defend herself against witch-charges, AND find a way of freeing her mother. This is an excellent fantasy book. It's really well written, and the author masterfully ends each chapter with a cliffhanger that makes you go "What happens next???" This book is a must-have for every child aged 9-13, and every adult who enjoyed reading Harry Potter!
4.0 out of 5 stars
THe shamer's daughter,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Shamer's Daughter (Hodder silver series) (Paperback)
The shamer's daughter is an excellant book about a girl named Dina who is an outcast among her own town. Because she is a shamer, her mother the official shamer can see into peoples souls, and see what they have done. FOr this reason the townspeople fear and shun Dina, but when her mother goes missing its up to Dina to rescue her from The Dragon Lord.ps: The 2nd book the Shamer's Signet is very good to, but its only out in england
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Shamer's Daughter,
By Charmaine (Singapore) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Shamer's Daughter (Hodder silver series) (Paperback)
I'd like to put in my two pennies' worth of opinions...the Shamer's Daughter was a beautiful book! Dina's kindness and pure empathy came out really clear in it. I'm sad that Amazon.com neglected to check up on further books...there are some more actually, The Shamer's Signet is out in English. The Serpent's Gift and The Shamer's War are coming here soon...so watch out for them. Also, Lene Kaaberbol has other books such as Silverhorse.Back to this book. Sorry, I tend to rave a bit. I don't tell you much about the plot because the other reviews do that well enough. Just know that the characters were certainly painted fine and this book is one of my favourites!
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