When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill
In a world where girls and women are taught to be quiet, the dragons inside them are about to be set free ...
In this soaring coming-of-age novel, Alex brings up her younger cousin Beatrice, awakening to independence, feminism, and identity as she navigates Bea's urge to "dragon"Fans of modern feminist classics such as The Power will find much to admire here, for teenage readers and beyond. -- Fiona Noble * The Observer *
Completely fierce, unmistakably feminist, and subversively funny. When Women Were Dragons brings the heat to misogyny with glorious imagination and talon-sharp prose. Check the skies tonight - you might just see your mother. * Bonnie Garmus, author of LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY *
In lesser hands the dragon metaphor would feel simplistic and general, but Barnhill uses it to imagine different ways of living, loving, and caring for each other. The result is a complex, heartfelt story about following your heart and opening your mind to new possibilities. This novel's magic goes far beyond the dragons. * Kirkus, starred review *
Ferociously imagined and incandescent with feeling. This book is urgent and necessary, and as exhilarating as a ride on dragonback. * Lev Grossman, author of THE MAGICIANS trilogy *
[...] it tells a great story of transformation and women becoming who they truly are meant to be, and how it affects those around them. * Web Times *
The plot of the story is extremely addicting. I found myself not able to put the book down for hours on end. I just had to find out what happened after the next chapter and the next chapter. Overall, I would give this book 10 dragons out of 10. Would read again. -- Emily, Bristol Hospital Education Service * Historical Association *
Completely fierce, unmistakably feminist, and subversively funny. When Women Were Dragons brings the heat to misogyny with glorious imagination and talon-sharp prose. Check the skies tonight - you might just see your mother. * Bonnie Garmus, author of LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY *
In lesser hands the dragon metaphor would feel simplistic and general, but Barnhill uses it to imagine different ways of living, loving, and caring for each other. The result is a complex, heartfelt story about following your heart and opening your mind to new possibilities. This novel's magic goes far beyond the dragons. * Kirkus, starred review *
Ferociously imagined and incandescent with feeling. This book is urgent and necessary, and as exhilarating as a ride on dragonback. * Lev Grossman, author of THE MAGICIANS trilogy *
[...] it tells a great story of transformation and women becoming who they truly are meant to be, and how it affects those around them. * Web Times *
The plot of the story is extremely addicting. I found myself not able to put the book down for hours on end. I just had to find out what happened after the next chapter and the next chapter. Overall, I would give this book 10 dragons out of 10. Would read again. -- Emily, Bristol Hospital Education Service * Historical Association *
Kelly Barnhill lives in Minnesota with her husband and three children. She is the author of four novels, including The Girl Who Drank the Moon, winner of the Newbery Medal. The Witch's Boy received four starred reviews and was a finalist for the Minnesota Book Awards.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781471412226 |
| ISBN 10 | 1471412229 |
| Title | When Women Were Dragons |
| Author | Kelly Barnhill |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hot Key Books |
| Year published | 2023-06-08 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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