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Engraved in Stone

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On the pages of Engraved in Stone Writer Coleman offers an agreeable read written in whimsical style, filled with singular characters, engaging arenas, interesting dialog and just plain fun. Coleman's unique narrative is fast paced, peopled with quirky characters, plays on words and enjoyable settings. Rigorous, formidable tasks, peril and conflict abound on every hand in this fairy tale style fantasy. Coleman adroitly handles each hazard with deft wit. Illustrator Armand's unconventional sketches scattered throughout the work will have enormous appeal to the readers while the eloquent vocabulary offers a challenge to younger and older readers in the target audience alike. Those in the 12-14 year old set will enjoy having big words to astound their friends, the younger kids in the 9-11 group will have great fun playing with the words of mediaeval times so common to fantasy works. Definitions of many of the less common or more difficult words used in the tale are found in the bottom margin of the pages.

Fantastic! Amazing! Brilliant! You could tell the author used a lot of imagination and effort. This is a wonderful book for all ages. Two people who don't even know each other have to get married by the age of 16. They will be 16 in just a week. Their marriage is engraved in stone. They have to get married or else they will be turned into stone. They go on a journey and seek many adventures to Engravia. This "couple" has practically nothing in common. On the journey, they find out that they have many things in common. They help each other and sacrifice things they love. They go through magical kingdoms that will stop them from seeking Engravia. Finally, when they are free to marry anyone, they want to marry each other! They are together forever! This book is filled with things to laugh about, but in the same time there is serious stuff and lessons to be learned. I read this book three times and I would read it again and again! I wish that Alice Scovell Coleman would write many, many books for children such as this one!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!

This is a wonderful read,literate,enchanting and with enough tension to keep the pages turning.

You can tell that Alice Coleman enjoys telling her tale. Just read the author's biography and you will know that this is a story for children 8-12 and their parents as well.

There is an added benefit of a sophisticated vocabulary and helpful definitions as a learning tool for young readers.

A great gift idea.

This book is not only well written and entertaining, but also magical and enchanting. Coleman creates an entire world with her words, adding enough description to keep the story moving smoothly, yet leaving room for our imaginations to wander. She also uses more challenging words than your standard young adult book, but the footnoted definitions help expand vocabulary and teach new words to readers. It is a definite must-read.

Engraved In Stone is a cleverly plotted romantic adventure. Whether your 12 year old reads it to him/herself or you read it to your 6 year old, your child will love this book. While enthralled in this tale, your child will, unknowingly, also be expanding his/her vocabulary and learning about life and love.

Make this your next gift to a child you love.

Engraved in Stone is a wonderful novel full of charm, wit, and loveable characters. My favorites are the two main characters: Edward and Elizabeth. At first sight, they detest each other, but they must marry or else they will turn to stone. The only way out of this predicament is to travel to Engravia, where the great Engraver lives. They travel through six mystical villages, each representing a temptation. Along with danger the reader finds humor and a great escape. This book is perfect for anyone who loves a good adventure full of wit, wisdom, and memorable characters!

How to categorize this book? A fairy tale, a love story, a race against time, a journey of self-discovery, or just a cracking good read? It really doesn't matter, however you describe it, you'll love it. As a child, Pilgrim's Progress was one of my favorite books---this is Pilgrim's Progress with a twist, and a wonderful sense of humor. I smiled through the whole thing, and even laughed out loud at parts.

Alice Scovell Coleman writes beautifully, and manages somehow to sustain an air of excitement and suspense all the way to the end, even though we are all expecting the "happily ever after." The final chapters are truly just beautiful. This is a book I can't wait to read aloud to my children, ages 6 and 9, and a book I'm sure they'll want to read to their own children.

I think this is one of the best books ever!!! I read the whole book in 3 days I loved it so much! When I read it I felt like I was in Readonia[if you read this great book you'll find out what I mean.] This author uses great vocabulary and discription. I find that anyone with an imagenation and a hankern' for a good book will love it!!

"Engraved in Stone" is a really great book. There is a prince and a princess and they are supposed to marry but they hate each other. If there is a word you don't understand while you're reading, definitions are at the bottom of the page. Near the end of the book, there are lessons in life that the prince and princess learn, like money can't buy happiness. This is an exciting and funny book.

This book is witty, smart, and instructive. It teaches you great vocabulary in an easy way. The characters have an interesting relationship. They think they hate each other, but do they? It was a real page turner. As soon as I finished reading it, I wanted to start over again. It even made me put down my Harry Potter!