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Rowan of Rin (Library Binding)

by Emily Rodda (Author) "One morning the people of Rin woke to find that the stream that flowed down the Mountain and through their village had slowed to a..." (more)

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Library Binding: 160 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins Canada / Other (Mar 29 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0060297085
ISBN-13: 978-0060297084
Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 14.3 x 1.7 cm
Shipping Weight: 318 g

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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Gr 4-6-The people of Rin are strong and brave, except for young Rowan. He spends his time caring for the bukshah, the gentle beasts that the villagers depend on for their survival. When their stream suddenly stops flowing and the bukshah are in danger of dying, six of the strongest, bravest villagers decide to climb the Mountain, hoping to avoid the Dragon that lives there, to find out what has happened. However, Sheba the Wise Woman is the only one who knows the way, and she has decided that Rowan must accompany the party, so she gives them a magic map that can only be read if he is holding it. Rowan starts off as fragile and a little whiny, but improves steadily, especially as he begins to realize that he plays an important role in the expedition. He is able to succeed through his own efforts, not through magic. The adults are one-dimensional at first, but as Rowan learns more about them, so do readers, and two of them prove to have unexpected depth. Traditional fantasy elements and setting are presented in a fast-moving and enjoyable tale that should be an easy sell to fantasy lovers.

Mara Alpert, Los Angeles Public Library

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Gr. 3-6. Rodda's new fantasy-adventure series (three other titles are to follow within a year) introduces the people of Rin, who live in the shadow of the Mountain ruled by a fierce but unseen dragon. When the community's water source suddenly dries up, and the dragon ceases his daily roars, some of the bravest villagers prepare to travel up the Mountain to investigate the problem. Young Rowan, a herder who fears he will never be as brave as his late father, must accompany the group because only he can make the magical map reveal its necessary clues. One by one, each strong adventurer confronts his own greatest fears and turns back, leaving only Rowan to deal with the fire-breathing dragon on the summit. Readers would have been satisfied had they simply been given an exciting adventure story. But this talented Australian writer has also given them a fully conceived fantasy world complete with its own flora and fauna, a well-developed back story, and fascinating characters. This tightly plotted mystery sprinkled with clever rhyming clues is somewhat reminiscent of Tom McGowen's the Magician's Apprentice series (1987), and it should be popular with young readers everywhere. Kay Weisman
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 First Book in a Great Series, Dec 29 2007

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This review is from: Rowan Of Rin #1: Rowan Of Rin (Paperback)

This is a terrific series that I, as well as my 9 yr old son, really enjoyed reading. My son is a big reader of fantasy and I liked it that this book presents some deeper issues very thoughtfully, something that many books of this genre for this age group do not do. It was a good family read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars FOR Anyone who loves adventure!, May 19 2004

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This review is from: Rowan of Rin (Paperback)

Emily Rodda has a wonderful imagination! I became very interested in the book when I found out a kid was the main character. I felt as if I was ROWAN when I was reading it! A kid of 13 years, going on an awesome journey with Strong John, Allun, Broden, Marlie, Ellis and his sister because the water supply nearly ran out. I think this book is meant for all ages since this book is easy to read and hard to put down!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book Ever, Mar 17 2004

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13-year-old Rowan is considered the weak keeper of the bukshah in his strong village of Rin. Rin is the home to a amazing group of creatures, the bukshah who drink the sweet water from the river. The Bukshah need this water to survive. But when the river dries up, and fear of a dragon arieses Rowen, and 6 other villigers use a majical map to climb to the top of a moutain so the stream will flow. Will Rowen be fast enough to save his friends the bukshah?
This book is a nomanie for the Black Eye Susan Awards, Marylands anuall book awards.

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5.0 out of 5 stars " Get Rowan of Rin before it sales out."
I think that Rowan of Rin is a great book. I really like the poem 7 hearts the journey makes,7 ways the heart will break... I really like how the book just grabs me. Read more

Published on Dec 30 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting beginning to the Rowan series
As the stream that is the only water the bukshah drink, on which the people of Rin depend on for life, stops running, the people of Rin know that something has to be done. Read more

Published on Jul 8 2003 by ALS

5.0 out of 5 stars Rowan Review
Emily Rodda has done an excellent job on these books, as she has with all of her books. Readers will be captivated, struggling to think of answers to the riddle before Rowan... Read more

Published on Jun 25 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars Rowan of Rin
I have read the Deltora Quest series and Rowan of Rin doesn't stand a chance against it. I thought this was very slow and boring. I would not buy this book. Read more

Published on Jun 11 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for family reading
We like to read aloud with our elementary school aged kids and heartily recommend this book for 5 to 10 year olds. The plot is complex enough and characters likeable. Read more

Published on Jan 24 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Facing your fears! [bills! Solicitors! School!] just jokin'.
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Readers of Delotora quest, and just plain fantasy readers, would love this book. It is a tale of how even the weakest man or woman can prevail when stronger heroes... Read more

Published on May 23 2002