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Timely reissue of the classic fantasy trilogy by Robin Jarvis, following on from the landmark publication of DANCING JAX, his first novel in a decade. Dare to enter the Wyrd Museum, where fantasy meets the seriously sinister In a grimy alley in the East End of London stands the Wyrd Museum, cared for by the strange Webster sisters and scene of even stranger events Wandering through the museum, Neil Chapman, son of the new caretaker, discovers it is a sinister place crammed with secrets both show more dark and deadly. Forced to journey back to the past, he finds himself pitted against an ancient and terrifying evil, something which is growing stronger as it feeds on the destruction around it." show lessTags
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As with all Robin Jarvis books The Woven Path is refreshingly original, very well written and absolutely full of spooky things and gore. I loved it as a child and continue to love it just as much as an adult.
The novel is a mixture of mythology, folklore and time travel and is - as always - full of a host of well-rounded and memorable characters (especially the unforgettable Webster sisters!)
The novel is a mixture of mythology, folklore and time travel and is - as always - full of a host of well-rounded and memorable characters (especially the unforgettable Webster sisters!)
This was an engaging fantasy mixing mythology (Norse and Greek) with time travel. The story started a bit slowly, but then picked up when Neal and "Ted" end up in London during the Blitz in 1941. There are spies, demons, and ghosts as well as a spooky museum, home to the Webster sisters (aka, the Fates). I look forward to reading the next book in the series, The Raven's Knot.
Very intriguing! I loved this book when I was younger. I should probably read it again. Very original.
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Robin Jarvis was born in Liverpool, England on May 8, 1963. He studied graphic design at Newcastle Polytechnic. After college, he worked in the television and advertising industries as a model-maker. He started writing in 1988. He writes numerous series including The Deptford Mice, Deptford Histories, Whitby, Tales from the Wyrd Museum, Hagwood, show more Intrigues of the Reflected Realm, Mouselets of Deptford, and Dancing Jax. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- The Woven Path
- People/Characters
- Neil Chapman; Joshua Chapman; Brian Chapman; Veronica Webster; Celandine Webster; Ursula Webster (show all 17); Edie Dorkins; Ted; Arnold Porter; Joe Harmon; Peter Stokes; Jean Evans; Daniel Evans; Irene Stokes; Frank Jeffries; Angelo Signorelli (Voo); Kathleen Hewett
- Important events
- London Blitz; World War II
- First words
- Death and horror flooded the night.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Taking a deep, thoughtful breath, Edie Dorkins gazed back at the women who were so eager to adopt her and in a slow, considered whisper, said. 'Oh yes, I know I shall like it here - this is where I belong.'
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