Rowan And The Ice Creepers (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Rowan of Rin (Prebound)) [School & Library Binding]

Emily Rodda (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2004 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Rowan of Rin (Prebound) (Book 5)

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The finale to the Rowan of Rin series.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6-The fifth book featuring Rowan of Rin is a gripping adventure with danger at every turn. Although Rowan's challenges and dangers have been great in the past, readers will sense the gravity of this quest from the start. The cover art is dominated by three fierce, giant, spiny flat worms covered with ice whose large mouths are filled with rows of sharp, curved teeth. Discovering why these Ice Creepers have begun to descend from the mountain and what has led to the harshest winter the villagers can remember is at the center of this fast-paced adventure. As in previous stories, Rowan and his party must decipher Sheba the witch's riddles; here, the riddles, rhymes, and visions appear to him in waking dreams that are both exhausting and terrifying. Once again, through his courage and perseverance, the protagonist completes his tasks and Rin is safe. This spellbinding adventure will be welcomed by readers of the previous books, who will enjoy Rowan's continued growth as the "hero of Rin." Some background information is provided, but the story does not stand as firmly on its own as it does within the series.
Genevieve Gallagher, Orange County Public Library, VA
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From Booklist

Gr. 3-7. Rodda continues her popular Rowan of Rin series in a tale that finds the residents of Rin suffering the effects of a long and brutal winter. After receiving a mysterious riddle from Sheba, the village seer, Rowan goes up the Mountain, accompanied by Shaaran; Norris, Shaaran's warrior brother; and Zeel, a Zebak with ties to both the Traveler and Maris peoples. Sheba has lent Rowan her gold medallion, which provides the group with advice along their journey even as it causes Rowan to see visions of horrible events to come. As in the earlier book, Rin is an appealing alternate reality, filled with characters exhibiting a wide range of human frailties as well as monsters guaranteed to chill the hardiest soul. The action never lags, and readers will appreciate that the solution to Rin's problem lies in the villagers' accepting the wisdom of nature rather than circumventing it for human convenience. Although the story will be particularly appealing to Rowan's established fans, casual fantasy and adventure readers will enjoy it, too. Kay Weisman
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• School & Library Binding: 272 pages
• Publisher: Turtleback (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1417628464
• ISBN-13: 978-1417628469
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,031,803 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A close to the series, November 17, 2003

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"rodda_fan" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rowan and the Ice Creepers (Rowan of Rin) (Hardcover)

Not filled with quite as much excitement as I hoped - but sufficient! Winters in Rin have been growing steadily colder and longer, and now it is too cold too bear. Rin moves down to the coast, leaving a few behind. Rowan begins another quest, this time to banish the evil Ice Creepers and warm the land once more. He and two others follow the Bukshah through the mountain, discovering evil things. Finally they discover the secret of the Mountain - and another one as well, one concerning the ancestry of the people of Rin.

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the previous.., July 14, 2005

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Green Marker Girl "Bernadette" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rowan and the Ice Creepers (Rowan of Rin #5) (Paperback)

This book is alright, but a drastic change from the previous four. I personally, enjoyed the previous ones much more. It is very gripping and heart-stopping, fantasy-esque and unnatural. It is well-written, but it's jerks and twists are very, very dramatic.

3.0 out of 5 stars fun for fantasy, February 16, 2005

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twinkie - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rowan and the Ice Creepers (Rowan of Rin #5) (Paperback)

Rowan and the ice creepers is filled with magical mystery and fantastic fantasy. In this admiring adventure Rowan and his freinds follow a prophecy. the prophecy is the only clue to stop the ice creepers from destroying the the city of rin. this book was okay in my oppinion. I would recommend this book for fictional friends.