Angel Isle [Paperback]

Peter Dickinson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 12, 2009

The spellbinding sequel to the prizewinning novel The Ropemaker.

Once the twenty-four most powerful magicians in the Empire pledged to use their magic only to protect the people. But the promise that bound them has now corrupted them. They have become a single, terrible entity with a limitless desire for domination. Only the Ropemaker may be able to stop them, but he has not been seen for more than two hundred years.

Into this dangerous world come Saranja, Maja, and Ribek. They seek the Ropemaker so that he might restore the ancient magic that protects their Valley. It is the task they were born to, but now it seems there is far more than the Valley at stake should they fail. . . .

★ “The complex, multilayered story includes more heady explorations of magic, joined here by thoughts on the meaning of true love. This is sure to be a hit with fans of [The Ropemaker].”—Booklist, Starred

A Kirkus Reviews Best Book for Young Adults
A USBBY-CBC Outstanding International Book

Editorial Reviews

Review

Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, October 29, 2007:
"A luxuriant exploration of the nature of magic, storytelling, and love."

Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, October 1, 2007:
"Dickinson's return to that world will delight and satisfy his fans and introduce others to an enchanting reading experience."


From the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Peter Dickinson is the distinguished author of many novels for young readers and adults. His books include The Ropemaker, Eva, A Bone from a Dry Sea, Tears of the Salamander, and The Weir, a book of poems. He lives in England.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 14 and up
  
• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books; Reprint edition (May 12, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553376020
• ISBN-13: 978-0553376029
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #957,542 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars terrific young adult fantasy, November 3, 2007

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Angel Isle (Hardcover)

Ages have past since the legendary Ropemaker brought the chosen twenty-four to watch over the people as he realized he could not stop the chaos threatening the Empire. Each of the chosen ones vowed to use their magic to protect the people especially from demons. However, over time, the Ropemaker vanished until many believe him to be a myth and most others dead probably by the hands of the Watchers. He chose them for their great power but their power has corrupted the chosen Watchers. They merged into an all powerful being that employs magic to cruelly rule the Empire with an iron fist.

Residents of the Valley realize their ancient magic "protection" from the evil excesses of the Empire is vanishing and soon will be gone. They fear repercussions from the malevolent one for hiding. Hope lies in finding the Ropemaker and persuading him to return the concealment magic to the Valley. Three young people (Saranja, Maja, and Ribek) leave the sanctuary of the Valley in search of the Ropemaker although no one has seen him in two centuries. None of the trio understands that destiny calls for them to do much more than seek a missing legend to repair waning magic. If they understood the quest they would have chosen the cowards way of staying inside the Valley regardless of the repercussions; which most likely is death.

This young adult fantasy is a terrific sequel to the delightful coming of age ROPEMAKER. The story line once again is a coming of age thriller as the three youngsters seek the only person who could save their village not understanding that their roles are much greater than that of desperate messengers although ironically their enemies have a strong inkling about the trio. Readers will want to join the terrific trio as they face danger and death every step of the way while learning Lord Acton's theory on power and Fodaro's Equations with their related theories on the rise of demons and angels.

Harriet Klausner