- Hardcover: 304 pages
- Publisher: Tween (Tw); 1 edition (Jun 14 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0061554774
- ISBN-13: 978-0061554773
- Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 14.8 x 2.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 381 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #257,999 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
Quill & Quire
R.J. Anderson of Stratford, Ontario, won praise for her 2009 novel, Faery Rebels: Spell Hunter, which introduced readers to the faery world of the Oak. In Wayfarer, the next book in the series, trouble looms from the opening scene. With their magic stolen and their ability to protect their dying queen slipping away, the Oakenfolk take drastic action: they send the youngest and most inexperienced faery, Linden, out into the world to find help.
Anderson’s tale effectively taps into the classic fantasy conceit of overlapping worlds. As a magic-challenged faery away from home, 15-year-old Linden must use all of her resources and skills to survive. She enlists the unwilling aid of a human boy, Timothy, who has his own challenges to face. Recently expelled from boarding school for punching another boy, Timothy runs away from home, only to discover Linden hitchhiking in his backpack. Faery and boy must work together to evade their enemies and reach the distant clan that can help the Oakenfolk restore their magic.
It’s easy to keep the large cast of characters straight thanks to Anderson’s gifts for dialogue and description, and she deftly keeps readers guessing about which characters can be trusted. Nothing is certain on this quest. Will Linden’s depleted reserves of magic provide enough protection? Will Timothy stay to help, or will he abandon Linden and focus on his own muddled problems?
Wayfarer is a compelling story with spunky, appealing protagonists. Luckily for fantasy fans, Anderson has promised two more books in the series.
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“WAYFARER is the most enchanting novel I’ve had a chance to read in a while, and it’s filled with charm– lovable characters, traditional fairy lore, wonderful writing and an engaging plot line. And it’s a journey of a plot, that gets better as the book goes on, instead of fizzling out before the action starts.” ---21 Pages Blog
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4.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Wayfarer (Hardcover)
Wayfarer takes place fifteen years after the events of Faery Rebels. Linden has grown up and being the youngest faery in the Oak is appointed as the Queen's ambassador. Linden is not as spunky or as tough as Knife. She's a young faery and it's her first time being away from the Oak. She always listens to her conscience and doesn't conform to what Timothy or others want her to do. Timothy also has troubles of his own of which he has been avoiding. The two form an unlikely friendship which through this adventure also helps Timothy to find himself again.In order to save the Oakenfolk, Linden must leave the Oak in search of other faeries to help restore the Oakenfolk's magic. The world outside is a lot more dangerous than Linden expected. She meets fairies of all sizes and sees first hand all the magic they possess. But not everyone is so eager to help Linden with her cause and there are many who wouldn't hesitate to do her harm. Overall, Wayfarer is an excellent companion book to Faery Rebel that both middle grade and young adult readers will surely enjoy.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Even Better Than Spell Hunter!,
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This review is from: Wayfarer (Hardcover)
Reason for Reading: Next in the series.Wayfarer continues the story started in Spell Hunter (Knife UK). The publisher has upgraded the recommended age range to YA which I find more appropriate, though this book is tamer than the first. The story however, if very detailed and intricate. The entire cast of book 1 returns, including Knife and Paul but this time the main characters are Linden and Paul's nephew, Timothy. Now that the Queen is on her deathbed it is time to find the other faeries and see if the Oakenfolk can get their magic restored to them so they may survive as a people. The Queen transfers half her magic to Valerian, her chosen successor as Queen, and the other half to Linden, the chosen one to undertake the journey. At 15, Linden is not expected to leave until she has matured a bit and learnt to master her new magic but when she sees that Timothy is running away she grabs her opportunity to travel quickly by hiding in his backpack. What she finds out about the rest of faerydom in England sends terror through her heart, an evil so horrific it threatens both faeries and humans. Linden and Timothy are sent on a quest to the western most tip of Wales to find a group of faeries only known to exist through ancient human folklore. This book is even better than the first one! The plot has become much more intricate and involved with several layers to it. There is of course the main peril to contend with but there are also side stories involving a few separate characters here and there. The main plot is wonderfully entertaining, fast-paced and a unique take on the faery realm. It is also a story of personal values and beliefs. The Oakenfolk have a high code of honour and Linden is placed in a world of temptation when she enters the human domain. Her values often seem weak and small when compared with the corruption going on around her. Timothy himself is a "missionary kid" who since coming to England for schooling six months ago now questions the faith he grew up with and has become somewhat bitter toward it. He experiences a personal journey of Faith as he questions the hypocrisy he finds in some Christians and experiences the true love he finds in others as well as starting to acknowledge the work of God in his own life. Another thing I really liked was the dynamics between Linden and Timothy because they were not romantically involved at all. They became great friends and both are great characters. Linden puts on an act of bravery but is really very scared deep inside, though she is a completely honourable person. Timothy is a character who is not very likable at first, but grows and develops as a person as the book progresses. A fine story of personal Faith journey, Welsh folklore and faery magic.
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Wayfarer (Hardcover)
One day, Linden's summoned by the dying faery queen, who tells her that she might be their only hope for survival in the near future. Without their magic, the faeries are slowly dying, and they have been for years.There's only forty-something faeries left in the sacred oak, and very little magic remains. When Linden visits a faery friend (Knife from SPELL HUNTER), she comes into contact with a human boy. Timothy's having trouble fitting in at school and he's on suspension at the moment. He comes to his cousin's home for refuge to find his cousin and his wife whispering urgently, but not telling him anything. After a fight with them, he decides to run off to London. Linden views his escape as her chance to find other faeries who might help her tribe regain their magic. She becomes a stowaway inside his backpack. Little does she know that by concealing herself, she will endanger his life. While in London, their path crosses with a dark, evil faery looking to sap Timothy's musical talent. With no other choice, Linden reveals herself, allowing them both to escape. However, it's only a matter of time before they discover more about the evil faery realm and its ruthless queen. Linden's story takes place fifteen years following the conclusion of SPELL HUNTER. It takes her from her tree to London and through the countryside of Wales. The faery situation in this addicting series becomes darker, the danger more pronounced, and the risks greater than ever in this beautifully written world created by R. J. Anderson. Reviewed by: Jennifer Rummel
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