Waters Luminous and Deep - Softcover

Pierce, Meredith Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0670036870 ISBN 13: 9780670036875

Publisher: Viking Juvenile, 2004

Synopsis

Provides young adult readers with a collection of eight short stories from the author of the Firebringer trilogy.

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:

Grade 6-9-A true storyteller's voice resounds throughout these tales, half of which are published for the first time here. As Pierce indicates in her introduction, water figures in all of the stories as demon, obstacle, or savior. The intricate thread of each selection will securely tie up readers' imagination and hold it to the end. The triumph of good over evil is a common theme as is the quest for independence and the strength and cleverness of women. In "The Fall of Ys," the author twists a traditional Celtic tale around. "Where the Wild Geese Go" involves an adventure that turns out to be a dream somewhat reminiscent of Dorothy's realization in The Wizard of Oz. In "Icerose," two friends work together to free their land from the power of the Icewitch. "Rafiddilee," written when Pierce was 14, is about a dwarf sold into bondage and his love for a young queen. A humorous tone underlies "The Sea Hag," while magic plays a part in "The Frogskin Slippers." The final tale, "Rampion," is the most intricate and has a welcome, unexpected ending. This is a rich and rewarding collection that will appeal to a wide audience.-Renee Steinberg, formerly at Fieldstone Middle School, Montvale, NJ
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About this edition

• Publisher: Viking Juvenile
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0670036870
• ISBN 13: 9780670036875
• Binding: Rag Book
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320