Blaze of Silver (de Granville Trilogy) [Paperback]

K. M. Grant (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: de Granville Trilogy

Can a knight sacrifice everything he holds sacred in service to his king?
 
         King Richard is being held for ransom in Germany, and England is in chaos without a sovereign. The de Granvilles must deliver the treasure that will win their King’s freedom.

          But the Old Man of the Mountain, leader of the Assassins, is ready to take his revenge on Kamil. To do so he will orchestrate a great betrayal, and his tentacles of treachery reach far and deep. Kamil is determined to prevail—the Old Man must not win. But when all trust has been shattered, who can he turn to for help?

            The fate of a king, the bonds of a friendship, and the depth of an enduring love will all be in jeopardy as Will, Ellie, Kamil, and Hosanna face the ultimate loyalty test, and their final battle.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6 Up–In this final installment, Gavin is dead and Will is uncertain about Ellie's feelings for him. King Richard is being held for ransom in Germany, and Will has been chosen to collect and escort part of the ransom to free him. Kamil and Will have become close, united by mutual respect and a love for Hosanna. Hundreds of miles away, the Old Man of the Mountain is plotting his revenge on Kamil, who refused (in Blood Red Horse) to kill Saladin at the Old Man's orders. When Kamil is convinced to betray Will, blood is shed and the ransom stolen. Regardless of the cost to Ellie and Hosanna, Will must race against time to save the king's life and clear Kamil's name. The maturation of several characters, and the introduction of a feisty and troubled new one, adds a new dimension to the de Granvilles' story. The pace is quick and will keep readers moving from one betrayal to the next. Full of twists and turns, this tale brings the trilogy to a satisfying, though perhaps somewhat contrived, ending.–Melissa Moore, Union University Library, Jackson, TN
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From Booklist

Yes, the finale in the De Granville Trilogy is as cinematically fast paced and horsecentric as its predecessors, Blood Red Horse (2005) and Green Jasper (2006).It's now up to young William to deliver his share of the treasure to ransom King Richard, who is being held captive in Germany. But the evil Old Man of the Mountain has other plans for the treasure--plans involving an exquisitely crafted revenge. Readers unfamiliar with the earlier books will be bewildered by the huge cast, and the author's shifting focus makes it hard to decide just who the protagonist is. Still, it's the horses, not the humans, that count in Grant's world, and they, at least, come alive on every page. Michael Cart
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Walker Childrens; 1st edition (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802797377
• ISBN-13: 978-0802797377
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #992,549 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Katie Grant, a writer for the Scotsman newspaper, is one of Scotland's best known political journalists. She lives in Glasgow with her husband and two sons.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Horse Book Ever!, May 19, 2007

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Dark Sheep (Wayland, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blaze of Silver (de Granville Trilogy) (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book and very well-written. It is perfect for any fan of medieval times or the crusades. Not only that, it is the best horse book I have ever read! The characters are well-developed and deep, and their actions make sense within their usual behavior. A wonderful finalization of the de Granville trilogy! I LOVE this book and was so surprised that it seems so few people have read it! Please, if you like to read, you should read this series, starting with book one; the Blood Red Horse!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent, but disappointing, February 1, 2009

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Xiaorong Zhu - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blaze of Silver (de Granville Trilogy) (Paperback)

I vastly enjoyed the first two novels of this trilogy but found the last book to be a disappointment.

It wasn't horrible, and I stil enjoyed it to a degree, but I felt as if the ending was rather forced and felt tacked onto the rest of the story.

All in all, though, a great series!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finished in a blaze!, May 23, 2008

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Susan Fiore (Verona, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blaze of Silver (de Granville Trilogy) (Paperback)

This is the best of the three books in the de Granville trilogy. The moral quandary Kemal faces is complex, without an easy answer, and good for developing minds to ponder. It might have had a stronger finish, but overall, it was just outstanding. My grandson and I loved all three books.