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Rifts Of Rime (Book 1 Of The Quickened Chronicles)
Rifts of Rime (Book 1 of the Quickened Chronicles)
Book Category:
Juvenile Fiction > General
Author:
Peck, Steven
Editor::
Caldwell, Melissa J.
Illustrator::
Jacinto, Jerome
ISBN 13:
978-1-59955-967-4
Price:
USD 14.99
Publication Year:
2012

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Cedar Fort.

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Book Description

After seizing power, the evil Thane rules as a vicious dictator. Now the only thing standing between him and total domination is the sacred Scroll of Quickening and its guardian, Pinecone. This thrilling adventure story is a truly magical tale for readers of all ages. Join Pinecone in his quest and lose yourself in the pages of this richly detailed fantasy world.

 

Book Review and Awards

"This is a really fun book; parents will enjoy it as much as, if not more than, their kids. Peck tells the tale of squirrel warriors fighting a corrupt and oppressive regime. Pinecone is the hero, a poet of all things! Pinecone becomes entangled in the political machinations of the Thane, leader of the Grey squirrel army who is supposed to protect the forest from the fox, coyote, hawk, and other predators, but who instead seeks to oppress the Folk because of their "curse," a strange fold of skin given to their species long ago by the great Creators, called the Wealdend. Throughout Peck's thrilling squirrel warrior battles he challenges the simplicity of standard "good versus evil" tales. Some warriors realize their leader has gone astray while others in good faith try to fulfill their warrior obligations. This is an exciting and meaningful beginning to what I hope will be an ongoing series." - Blair Dee Hodges