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| Title | : | The Dark Horse |
| Author | : | Marcus Sedgwick |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 224 pages |
| Published | : | February 11th 2003 by Wendy Lamb Books (first published July 18th 2002) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Young Adult. Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction |
Marcus Sedgwick
Hardcover | Pages: 224 pages Rating: 3.51 | 724 Users | 74 Reviews
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SIG IS A boy in a coastal tribe, the Storn, long ago in a Northern land. On the day of the wolf hunt, the life of the tribe changes forever, for Sig rescues a small girl, more like the wolves who shelter her than a human. Sig’s family adopts her and names her Mouse, and he becomes a loyal brother to this girl with mysterious powers and a secret past. The shocking discovery of Mouse’s true identity brings to life a terrifying legend and leads to war, betrayal, and Sig’s coming of age as he finds the wit and courage to save his tribe.“Like an ancient cave painting come to life, Sedgwick’s tale of dark enchantment depicts a primitive tribe in a north country.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred
“Will . . . find a solid readership among historical fiction fans, thanks to the fast pace, hint of magic, and satisfyingly enigmatic
conclusion.”—Booklist
“Employing a lean narrative voice and writing in short chapters that encourage page turning, Sedgwick draws readers along . . . rich, involving, and vivifying.”—School Librabry Journal, Starred
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| ISBN: | 0385730543 (ISBN13: 9780385730549) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Literary Awards: | Carnegie Medal Nominee (2002) |
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Ratings: 3.51 From 724 Users | 74 ReviewsPiece Based On Books The Dark Horse
This was the second book of Marcus Sedgwick the other one was Floodland(If you loved this book give Floodland a read)I loved this book and i loved how you had different chapters for Sigurd's . I only finshed today. The ended kinda spruised me I didn't think Mouse was like that. Half way in the book I thought Mouse was going to trun into a wolf but I am happy she didn't. I knew Sif & Sigurd was going to get married. It really shocked me of how many people died and how they died. This a mustPros:A very quick read, story-telling style is brilliant, setting and context of the story really appealed and was conveyed vividly, I liked Sigurd, the main character, - he was very well developed - and the other characters played their parts well too. I also liked the illustrations at the beginning of every chapter as I think the appearance of a book adds a lot to the overall 'feel' of the story.Cons:The purpose of Mouse and her history really irritated me. First I felt sorry for her, then I
Solid 3 stars.The story was captivating enough to keep me interested, but quite predictable once you realize what the story is saying. The short chapters kept you saying, "just a little more". The Storn find a child in a cave and take her in. She's adopted by a family and we see, briefly, how her family and village see her. I would have preferred to see a bit more of Mouse's, the child found, perspective. This was pretty much a tale of hardship amongst the Storn and of family with random magic
I LOVED this book! I love the different twist at the end when Mouse turns against the Storn. It was completely unexpected - pure evilish, in a way - but the way it totally turned my perspective on this sweet little innocent Mouse just really grabbed my attention and I wanted to read more! The ending was kind of dissapointing, though, because I wish they had dragged out the little attack at the end and I wish there could've been a different scenario with Mouse. I'm not saying Sigurd should've
The writing is done in short chapters so that things move along very quickly, much in the way James Patterson does his chapters in his teen/young adult books. Also like Patterson, at least in his Witch Wizard books, the story is told in two different texts, every other chapter. This can be confusing at times but not to badly. I personally do not mind short chapters and fast paced books. This is my first book by this author and I liked it enough to give him another try. The book was not quite
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The ending was quite unexpected, although a bit disappointing.Marcus Sedgwick surely knows how to weave a captivating story. Lovely.
Wow. This is the first Marcus Sedgwick book i have read and i was blown away. There was not one single boring sentence in this whole book. I just could not put it down once i started. It was only 187 pages long and i read it within three hours. The blurb reads: A girl snatched from the wolves, a sealed box that can only be opened by one perosn, a sinister stranger with black-painted hands, and a boy destined to lead his clan are woven together in this riveting story of betrayal and ancient
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