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| Original Title: | Westmark |
| ISBN: | 0141310685 (ISBN13: 9780141310688) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Westmark #1 |
| Literary Awards: | National Book Award for Children's Books, Fiction (Hardcover) (1982), Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award Nominee (1983) |
Lloyd Alexander
Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 184 pages Rating: 3.92 | 4474 Users | 220 Reviews
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When Theo agrees to print a traveling showman's pamphlet, he only thinks of the money it will bring in. Instead, it sets off a chain reaction that results in the smashing of the press and the murder of his master. Caught on the wrong side of the law, Theo must flee the city. Soon, he has teamed up with the traveling showman Count Las Bombas (who is actually a con artist) and his servant. The trio is soon joined by Mickle, a clever, strong-willed girl with a mysterious past. Performing feats that astound and amaze, the motley crew falls into a trap set by Chief Minister Cabbarus, who is determined to wrest power from the grief-stricken king. Now they must not only save themselves-they must save the kingdom...
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| Title | : | Westmark (Westmark #1) |
| Author | : | Lloyd Alexander |
| Book Format | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 184 pages |
| Published | : | January 14th 2002 by Firebird Books (first published May 12th 1981) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Young Adult. Fiction. Adventure. Childrens |
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Ratings: 3.92 From 4474 Users | 220 ReviewsColumn Regarding Books Westmark (Westmark #1)
It's a shame this novel is out of print. I bought a used copy because I've long been a fan of Lloyd Alexander's PRYDAIN CHRONICLES and wanted to try some of his other work.WESTMARK has all the trappings of a typical fantasy novel--princesses disguised as paupers, a boy hero from the streets who longs for more, even a dwarf--but it's also more grounded than you might expect in a kids' fantasy novel. There's no magic, no epic quest. And the story is unusually concerned with morality: what's right,Here's a HUGE coincidence. I remember reading this book/series in 5th grade and I LOVED IT! I checked this book out over and over and just was enthralled with it. For YEARS now, YEARS mind you, I was trying to remember the name of this book. I googled everything I could possibly remember about this book to no avail. THEN, a couple of days ago, I was in a thrift store and I literally found MY BOOK! The cover I remembered, it had been purchased from the library where I had checked it out and there
[Also read <2006]Printer's devil Theo finds himself on the wrong side of the law and falls in with Count Las Bombas, con man; Musket, Demon Coachman; and Mickle, mimic and girl-thief. When that gets too hot for him, he falls in with revolutionary Florian and his "children"which goes well until a small ruckus is needed to save his earlier friends from prison, and also the evil chief minister!!1. Damn, young me was so constant with her tastes: historical fantasy-esque with a twist of politics,
I was enjoying this right up to the end, which seemed slightly predictable and mostly a set-up for the next book in the trilogy. I will probably want to read the other two books in the series, but not right away.
I give this 3.5 stars. It wasn't amazing, but it was a solid read. Easy, lighthearted and fast-paced (really fast paced). It read more like a children's book, but despite the rushed pacing I found it extremely enjoyable and fun. The characters are what made me stick with the book, they're flamboyant and colorful. I'm excited to see how Lloyd develops them further in the next two books in the series.
Recently re-read as part of my great shelf audit!This is a classic adventure story from a classic adventure writer, with a quirky cast of characters and a plot which meanders a bit but comes together in the end in a satisfying way. It reminded me a great deal of the Redwall books, which really defined my childhood; which is to say I felt right at home and enjoyed it.I don't think I've ever tracked down the second and third books in the series, so that'll be part of my ongoing project. I'm
Lloyd Alexander is one of a handful of authors who had a hand in forming who I am today. At the beginning of sixth grade my teacher pulled out The Book of Three, the first in Alexander's Chronicles of Prydain, and began reading. He did all the voices, from opinionated Eilonwy to noble Gwydion to humble Gurgi with his poor, tender head. We sat there enchanted as he read the entire five-book series aloud to the class. We were living overseas at the time and, unfortunately, we had limited access to
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