Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta
A gripping, beautifully woven fantasy about a broken kingdom and a blossoming romance.
Magic, romance, intrigue, and adventure all play their parts as this dense, intricate epic unfolds, and flawed, memorable heroes fight for their kingdom’s redemption(Starred Review) * Publishers Weekly *
Standard fantasy characters people this book, but they develop in surprising, non-stock way... Fantasy readers will enjoy the rousing and complex plot, filled with political intrigue and frequent red herrings and dotted with abductions, arrests and close escapes from a variety of dangers. * Kirkus Reviews *
Filled with questions about the impact of exile and the human need to belong, this standout fantasy quickly reveals that its real magic lies in its accomplished writing. (Starred Review) * Booklist *
Readers will be rewarded by a shining story of romance, adventure in all of its gritty realism, and high ideals. (Starred Review) * School Library Journal *
Standard fantasy characters people this book, but they develop in surprising, non-stock way... Fantasy readers will enjoy the rousing and complex plot, filled with political intrigue and frequent red herrings and dotted with abductions, arrests and close escapes from a variety of dangers. * Kirkus Reviews *
Filled with questions about the impact of exile and the human need to belong, this standout fantasy quickly reveals that its real magic lies in its accomplished writing. (Starred Review) * Booklist *
Readers will be rewarded by a shining story of romance, adventure in all of its gritty realism, and high ideals. (Starred Review) * School Library Journal *
Melina Marchetta is the acclaimed and multi-award-winning author of Jellicoe Road, which won the Michael L. Printz medal. Her other titles include Saving Francesca, The Piper's Son and Looking for Alibrandi. Finnikin of the Rock is the first in The Lumatere Chronicles, her epic fantasy trilogy, and has won the 2009 Aurealis award for best YA novel. She lives in Australia.
Visit Melina's website at melinamarchetta.wordpress.com
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781406355895 |
| ISBN 10 | 1406355895 |
| Title | Finnikin of the Rock |
| Author | Melina Marchetta |
| Series | The Lumatere Chronicles |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Walker Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2014-07-03 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |