Treasure at the Heart of the Tanglewood (Action Packs) - Softcover

Pierce, Meredith Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0142500135 ISBN 13: 9780142500132

Publisher: Firebird, 2003

Synopsis

An enchanting and atmospheric fantasy by the author of the Darkangel and Firebringer trilogies.

First she is Brown Hannah, a drab healer living in the enchanted Tanglewood. Then, when she challenges the magician who holds her captive, she becomes Green Hannah. Next, she is Golden Hannah traveling through the land, with talking animals and birds by her side. And, finally, Russet Hannah, when she makes the long journey back to where she first grew, and learns her true story. 


"A well-fashioned fantasy with a particularly delightful ending."—School Library Journal 

About this title

About the Author:

Meredith Ann Pierce is one of America's premiere fantasy writers.  Along with her Darkangel books, the Firebringer Trilogy and Treasure at the Heart of the Tanglewood are among her best and most well-known works. Meredith Ann pierce lives in Micanopy, Florida.

Visit Meredith online at www.moonandunicorn.com.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 8-10-Hannah lives in the heart of a forest, the Tanglewood, with a magpie, a badger, and three fox pups as her only companions. The nearby villagers seek her help as a healer but also fear her. The young woman's only other human contact is with a wizard for whom she must regularly brew a drink made from the flowers that sprout from her hair. He guards a priceless treasure and this drink gives him the strength and magical powers to keep it hidden. Strange knights come, questing after the treasure, but none return. Then a handsome young knight arrives, and Hannah falls in love with him. During his battle with the wizard, he is turned into a fox. After imprisoning the evil wizard in a cage of thorns, Hannah and her friends set off to find the Queen who sent Foxkith to the Tanglewood. A long involved journey leads them to a ruined island where Hannah at last learns of her true nature and mission in life. This is a complex story with a strong mythical theme. It puts forth the idea of an ancient earth mother who is both life giver and sustainer. If her spirit is wounded, the earth will suffer. The characters are well drawn and believable. The language is quite lovely but there are many quirky or unusual words. Likewise, the sentence structure has an archaic feel. All this takes some getting used to. Those readers who stick with the story long enough to get hooked will find it to be a well-fashioned fantasy with a particularly delightful ending.

Bruce Anne Shook, Mendenhall Middle School, Greensboro, NC

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Firebird
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0142500135
• ISBN 13: 9780142500132
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 241