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- By Carrie Jones
- Genre: Fantasy
Common Sense Media says
Good pick for teens who Need more Twilight.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this book features some fantasy violence: Pixies drain blood from boys they kidnap from the woods. A werewolf and weretiger kill two teens. Zara pulls an arrow out of a werewolf shot in the woods, and later has her arm broken when she herself is kidnapped. Characters use some light swear words, and Zara and her new boyfriend share some steamy smooches. Zara doesn't always listen to the advice of those around her, but she does rather fearlessly fight to save those she loves.
What's the story?
After her beloved step-father dies, Zara moves to her grandmother's in Maine only to discover that she is being chased by a blood-thirsty pixie king. Oh, and also her new boyfriend is a shapeshifter who turns into a wolf sometimes. But what does the pixie king want with her? And what will she do when she has more revelations about the magical natures of the friends and family she loves -- and makes a surprising discovery about herself?
Is it any good?
This book will certainly make you reexamine the stereotypes of cute little mischief-loving pixies. The ones in this book are creepy -- and out for blood. There is a lot of plot here, but readers will be enthralled enough with the mystery to stick with it (and forgive characters who never become completely alive).
Zara's sarcastic sense of humor -- even when she is angry or scared -- keeps this book from getting too intense. ("Oh, thanks. Pixie Lesson 112, right?" she says to the pixie king when he tries to explain about the glamour he's put over the hideout.). Add in some passionate kissing scenes between Zara and her werewolf boyfriend, and you've got a winning debut. Fantasy fans will quickly swallow up this book, and be eager to bite into the next installment.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the appeal of vampires, werewolves, pixies, and more. Why do you think these characters are especially popular in young adult reads?
Many characters, like Zara, have to learn to accept the truth about
their own real nature. Do all teens -- even the non-vampire kind --
have to go through a self-acceptance exercise?Zara isn't sure at first if Nick can be trusted -- or if he is actually a
Pixie. Can you think of other fantasy novels where the heroine has a
romantic interest in someone who may do her harm (like, um, Bella
in Twilight)? What do you think about this dynamic? What is appealing
about it to young female readers? Why might it be problematic?
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When flat met Avatar
A remake of Twilight, but with Pixies with blue skin and sharp teeth... sounds kinda like Avatar and there are no actual Vampires.
All characters are rather flat, I WAS hoping on a better bad guy, but it seemed like she was in a rush to hurry it up and construct a very disappointing bad guy. I guess I was expecting the bad guys to put up a better fight than that but I am simply disappointment.
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I Liked It, but I'm More of a Vamp Fan
It was good. I did enjoy it. I especially like the names of the chapters. Phobias are fun! Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit boring.
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e.g. Perfect for older kids, but not for kids in elementary
Love it!!!
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AGE
oh no not another twilight like story GET THIS BOOK THE HECK OUT OF EXISTENCE AND OFF MY SUGGESTED BOOKS TO READ PAGE NOW!
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Great
i love-love-love this book
one of the best i read, i would read it now! i cant wait till the 3rd entice!
if u arent good with blood it might be iffy but there isnt a lot so dont worry
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AGE
I liked this book a lot, couldn't put it down... Not something I would reread, but I'm definitely starting the sequel as soon as its available at my library :) I hope that Zara has more romantic entanglements, can't wait!
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i wanna read it!!!
i wanna read it!!!! :/ i was goin to the library and.. crappp my mom lost ma library card!!! :( lol waittin to get it gon tomrw to get a need card...
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Say Goodbye to Tinkerbell
I love love LOVE all three books. What's more fun and interesting to read than pixie kings and evil pixies who will kill? Not to mention a girl with unimaginable blue skin. Perfect book for early teens and older. It may be gory for some readers with the blood and all, but it's definitely one of the best books you can ever read. So early teens, say goodbye to tinkerbell.
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Very good book
i read this book in one day. i think that this book was very well written. not much to worry about in it so good for junior high kids. it had a lot of suspense that i didn't expect and i recommend it to everyone.
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| Author: | Carrie Jones |
| Book type: | Fiction |
| Genre: | Fantasy |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury USA |
| Publication date: | December 23, 2008 |
| Number of pages: | 320 |
| Hardcover price: | $16.99 |
| Paperback price: | $9.99 |
| Publisher's recommended age(s): | 12 - 17 |
| Read aloud: | 13 |
| Read alone: | 13 |
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