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Loading... Runemarksby Joanne Harris
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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. Enjoyable read for fantasy fans- particularly those who like mythology. The book moves right along, but I found myself not as engaged with the protagonist as I would like. The charm of Chocolat was hoped for but not found. I'm interested to hear reactions from teens reading her for the first time. ( )Maddy Smith is marked, and not in a good way - at least not according to her fellow villagers. The young teen bears a runemark on her hand, a sign of "Witches Ruin", which results in her being blamed for everything from the milk souring to an excessive amount of rain. Maddy's mark does have power, and as her friend old One Eye tells her, she is special. Very special indeed - Maddy is fated for great things. Of course, like all those who live in interesting times, first she has to survive them! Weaving a tapestry of Norse mythology with adventure, goblins, and magic, this is a good read - albeit a bit dense. Some knowledge of the mythology cycle in question is very helpful. A fun romp with Maddy through Norse Mythology! A young adult novel featuring characters and settings from various mythologies. Maddy Smith starts out helping her friend One-eye, and ends up fighting to keep the balance between Order and Chaos. Fast paced with lots of action. This book was a great mix of greek mythology, adventure, and some serious religious fanaticism. A long book, but a very fast-paced action packed book. A must read for those loving anything to do with greek mythology and fantasy. no reviews | add a review
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