Die Halblinge (edition 2007)

by Mel Odom (Author)

Series: The Rover (Book 1)

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Edgewick Lamplighter (Wick to his friends) is a humble librarian in the isolated halls of Greydawn Moors until dreams of wanderlust and a bit of dereliction in his duties result in his being shanghaied to a far-off land. Captured by pirates, sold into slavery, and adopted by a gang of thieves, Wick soon finds himself with more adventures than even a halfling librarian can imagine. Rival gangs, goblin marauders, evil wizards, and monstrous dragons are soon after the wee adventurer and his newfound allies in a tale of treasures and treachery, magic and mystery, where even a little guy can rise to the occasion and save the day.… (more)

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Title:	Die Halblinge
Authors:	Mel Odom (Author)
Info:	Blanvalet Taschenbuchverl (2007)
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"Ah, extortion," Cobner said. "Not a favorite of mine, but I do like the simple way it works. And the fact that it works nearly every time." (

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Jon_Hansen | Feb 16, 2022 |

fodder, no originality, way too many loose ends (

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BookstoogeLT | Dec 10, 2016 |

Bleah. No librarianship, despite Wick being referred to, ad nauseum, as the little librarian." Struggled to get to chapter two, which picked up a bit, but then petered out before chapter 3. (Don't quote me on chapter breaks, maybe they're part breaks or sub-chapter breaks... the point is, I don't care enough to check.)"

Cheryl_in_CC_NV | Jun 5, 2016 |

Although making your own small race is somewhat a cliche Mel created a different one that keeps your interest. The likableness of Edgewick (Wick) Lamplighter is what I look for in a series. The best thing is how the character grows as the story moves along in a high adventure pace. (

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codewitch | Nov 10, 2013 |

What a fun read! I wish more people knew about this book. This is your classic fantasy adventure, the kind Belle describes as she swings on a ladder or that the grandpa tells his grandson about at the beginning of The Princess Bride. It's well-written and fun to read. Occasionally it's a little long-winded in the description, but not enough to tarnish the book. Definitely pick it up! (

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Alliebadger | Jan 8, 2011 |

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Booklist Editor's Choice: Adult Books for Young Adults (2001)

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The Rover

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The Rover

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2001-08 (1st edition)

2002-09 (1st mass market edt.)

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Edeltocht Lampenzünder

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Ich widme dieses Buch denjenigen, die mir geholfen haben, die Arbeit daran aufzunehmen:
Sherry, meiner Frau, sowie meinen Kindern Matthew Lane, Matthew Dain, Montana, Shiloh und Chandler - mit all meiner Liebe.

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Shadows, Wick thought sourly as he studied the treacherous mass of darkness at the end of the long bookcase, are fould and nasty things.

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Edgewick Lamplighter (Wick to his friends) is a humble librarian in the isolated halls of Greydawn Moors until dreams of wanderlust and a bit of dereliction in his duties result in his being shanghaied to a far-off land. Captured by pirates, sold into slavery, and adopted by a gang of thieves, Wick soon finds himself with more adventures than even a halfling librarian can imagine. Rival gangs, goblin marauders, evil wizards, and monstrous dragons are soon after the wee adventurer and his newfound allies in a tale of treasures and treachery, magic and mystery, where even a little guy can rise to the occasion and save the day.

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