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The Islands of the Blessed by Nancy Farmer (2012, Trade Paperback)

The conclusion to Newbery Honor author Nancy Farmer's captivating Sea of Trolls trilogy. The crowning volume of the trilogy that began with The Sea of Trolls and continued with The Land of Silver Apples opens with a vicious tornado. (Odin on a Wild Hunt, as the young berserker Thorgil sees it.) The fields of Jack's home village are devastated, the winter ahead looks bleak, and a monster--a draugr--has invaded the forest outside of town. But in the hands of bestselling author Nancy Farmer, the direst of prospects becomes any reader's reward. Soon, Jack, Thorgil, and the Bard are off on a quest to right the wrong of a death caused by Father Severus. Their destination is Notland, realm of the fin folk, though they will face plenty of challenges and enemies before get they get there. Impeccably researched and blending the lore of Christian, Pagan, and Norse traditions, this expertly woven tale is beguilingly suspenseful and, ultimately, a testament to love.

Book Title
Islands of the Blessed
Number of Pages
496 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Topic
Legends, Myths, Fables / General, Fantasy & Magic, General, People & Places / Europe, Mermaids, Historical / Medieval, Fantasy / Historical, Fantasy / Epic
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Young Adult Fiction, Juvenile Fiction
Author
Nancy Farmer
Format
Trade Paperback

Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"It's a wondrous tale of hobgoblins, mermaids and sea hags, Saxons and Northmen, old gods and young bards, thoroughly steeping readers in Norse mythology. It's also a long, beautifully written tale, expertly weaving together several story lines and informing readers new to the series of crucial plot points from the previous volumes." -- Kirkus Reviews , Starred Review
Lccn
2008-045415
Grade from
Seventh Grade
Dewey Decimal
[Fic]

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