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Valiant: A Modern Tale of Faerie (Paperback)

by Holly Black (Author)

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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: McElderry; 1 edition (Sep 26 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0689868235
ISBN-13: 978-0689868238
Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm
Shipping Weight: 227 g

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Grade 9 Up—Val Russell runs away from home after discovering her mom and her boyfriend making out. In New York, she meets two eccentric, homeless teens who take her to their hideout in the subway tunnels where Dave's older brother runs an underground operation dealing potions to faeries. Lolli introduces her to the land of Faerie by shooting up an otherworldly substance called Never (named after Edgar Allan Poe's "Nevermore" from The Raven). Val and Lolli are caught by Ravus, the powerful troll they work for. After enduring his rage and bargaining for Lolli's life in true Beauty and the Beast fashion, Val is bound to Ravus for indefinite servitude and falls in love with him. In Holly Black's dark fantasy (S & S, 2005), filled with twists and turns, her vivid portrayal of the homeless teenagers is harsh, realistic, and apt. Narrator Renee Raudman's excellent voice-overs bring the characters to life, and listeners will relate to the teens. School libraries considering purchasing this audiobook should be aware that there is strong language, sex, violence, and rampant drug and alcohol use. A unique mixture of fairy tales, urban stories, and fantasy, this title will fly off the library shelf. For public libraries, Valiant is a must for fans of Black's Tithe (S & S, 2002).—Ann Crewdson, King County Library System, Issaquah, WA
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Runaway Valerie is homeless in New York City and squatting on an abandoned subway platform. Her living situation is utterly safe compared to her entanglements in the mysterious murders of faeries and her involvement in a burgeoning romance with a fey healer who considers himself a monster. Renee Raudman gives a laudable performance on many counts. Her vocal variations go beyond differentiating gender to make aural distinctions between supernatural and human characters. Raudman's huskiness enhances the darkness and mystery that permeate the story. Her even pacing, clarity, and character distinctions are crucial to help listeners navigate the complexity of the murders and fey politics. J.M.S. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, Nov 15 2009

By	K. Mitchell - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I read this book a long time ago. I would say good read for girls between the ages 15-19. It's short, but it's a really interesting take on the world of fairies. After reading this book I also picked up Tithe and Ironside, equally as good! But I would have to say Valiant is my favorite.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant read..., Sep 27 2009

By	A. Raza "A_A_M_I_R" (Richmond Hill, ON Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Not much to say, its a short book after all. The writer does a good job of trying to make you stick to the story and follow throughout. Would recommend to teenagers 14-19.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A fractured faerie tale, Nov 25 2007

By	Amanda Richards "Modest to the extreme" (Georgetown, Guyana) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

Once upon a time, though not so long ago, there lived a teenager named Valerie. Valerie lived with her mother in a single parent family relationship, played lacrosse in school, and was best friends with a girl who preferred girls as friends. Valerie had a foul mouth and a temper to match, and had a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate both of these when she caught her boyfriend cheating on her.

Being in possession of tickets to a hockey game at Madison Square Garden, Valerie fled to New York, where a chance meeting introduced her to a part of the New York Underground that usually only exists in the mind of Neil Gaiman and his ilk. Joining her new friends Lolli (as in pop) and Dave (just Dave), she officially became a runaway, living deep in the subway system and scavenging for her daily bread (and whatever else) on the streets (and in the alleyways and garbage cans) of Manhattan. She also met Luis, the leader of the little group, a strange young man with multiple body piercings and a both a weight and a chip on his shoulder.

Very soon, Valerie realized that there was more going on than communal living and scavenging, and here begins the grim faerie tale part of this story. As Holly Black tells it, there are faerie folk living among us, members of the Seelie Court, who appear to us as regular people (regular for Manhattanites at least) by magical means. Her friends have been working for a troll who lives under a bridge, and they have been trip trapping to and from his lair running errands in exchange for certain favors.

Soon Valerie becomes a part of the network, but when someone begins killing all the great faerie folk of Manhattan, alliances must be changed, loyalties questioned, and somebody has to get to the bottom of the matter before more innocent lives are lost.

This is a very dark faerie tale, and in telling it, the author also deals with betrayal, alternative lifestyles, drug abuse, casual carnal encounters, larceny, treachery, cruelty to animals, and more, all laced with generous helpings of profanity and teenage angst.

A modern faerie tale, and extremely well written, but recommended for more mature teenage readers due to the content.

Amanda Richards

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