The Green Bronze Mirror [Paperback]

Lynne Ellison (Author), Philip Smiley (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 30, 2009

Karen is playing on the beach when she finds an ancient mirror buried in the sand. She looks into it, and is transported back in time to the Roman empire. Finding herself a slave, she faces many hair-raising adventures in her struggle to return to her own time.

This Long-lost work of young adult Roman fantasy/ historical fiction in the great tradition of Rosemary Sutcliff, first published in 1966 and since out of print, has been reprinted in a new paperback edition with BRAND-NEW illustrations by Philip Smiley.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 117 pages
• Publisher: CnPosner Books; 2nd Revised edition edition (August 30, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0956347509
• ISBN-13: 978-0956347503
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,830,705 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY: LYNNE NEWARK ( NEE ELLISON)
At the time of writing the book I was a dreamy, bookish teenager whose favourite reading material was historical novels, the longer ago the better, and Lord of the Rings. I wasn't needing to work very hard at school so some of it was written at the back of the class while listening with half an ear to the lesson. Subsequently real life took over in the form of A-levels, uni, earning a living and, later, having children; so I haven't thought much about writing since. I had consigned The Green Bronze Mirror to the dustbin of history, in fact; so was amazed to receive a letter out of the blue from an Oxford publisher I'd never met, saying he was interested in re-issuing it. I'm pleased with the new edition, particularly as it has pictures. The first version didn't, which was a shame. I have had a number of different jobs, including running riding holidays in the Scottish borders, teaching English to foreigners, a logistics-type job in a computer firm, and nowadays I'm a Speech and Language Therapist. Future plans include walking the Pyrenees from coast to coast; spending time in Tibet; living on a canal boat for a year. Maybe another book idea will come from some of that.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining Teen Read, April 29, 2010

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Lucy's Reviews- Enchanted By Josephine (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Green Bronze Mirror (Paperback)

A mix of fantasy, the ancient Roman world and an author's early work finally becomes reality. Lynne Ellison started out years ago, when she was but a school girl when she began writing The Green Bronze Mirror. Since then, she has added and perfected her novel to a delightful YA book that is sure to indulge the imagination and historical fancy of anyone daring to relive Rome through the eyes of a fifteen year-old.

Karen is a young girl transported back into time through the finding of an ancient mirror found on an island close to her home. From then on it is one experience after another to get herself back home. Karen is sold as a slave numerous times before she finally reaches her goal. Along the way, she meets Kleon, a boy a bit older than herself. Together they flee as they try to escape prosecution and death due to their religion, Christianity. At a time where Nero ruled, not much is possible for a poor slave girl. Nonetheless, Karen survives and even manages to accomplish favouritism and some sort of notoriety for her art and written knowledge.

A delightful read that I could not help myself from comparing it to the likes of Alice in Wonderland. There is the same kind of magical flavour, except not as much fantasy. The setting in this novel is based on a true historical timetable. The setting, the customs, the period costume descriptions, the different religious factions are all detailed with great accuracy and quite impressive for a novel of this type.

The Green Bronze Mirror is a quick and entertaining read that will surely delight. I would recommend this book to ages: 11-15.

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5.0 out of 5 stars "A MAGICAL, THRILLING, SPECTACULAR ADVENTURE!", January 13, 2010

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Geraldine Ahearn "Author Geri Ahearn" (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Green Bronze Mirror (Paperback)

Inspired by historical novels, which was Lynne Ellison's favorite reading material for many years, she created a Masterpiece of historical adventure. This novel fills the pages with fantasy as it takes the reader on an amazing journey, after Karen looks into an ancient mirror that she found buried on the beach, and is transported back in time to the Roman empire. What trials and tribulations must Karen face, during her struggles to return to her own time? I highly recommend this book to all fantasy lovers, children, and young adults. The adventure is breathtaking, the story is spectacular, and the unique characters come to life. The last thing Karen remembered was glancing into the mirror, while daydreaming, what happened to the island, and where did she wind up? How many years did the mirror take her back in time? Who asked Karen if she was a runaway slave, and where did he take her? What was Darvus ordered to do for Karen? Who was Cordella, and what did she give Karen? Where did Karen meet Kleon? Who bought Karen, and where was she going, after the auction? Where did Karen meet Locusta, and how did Locusta hide from the soldiers? Did Locusta's magic help Karen find her way through the dark passages? Does Karen find her way back to where it all began, and is there a happy ending? Find out the answers in this breathtaking adventure as we follow Karen to see if there will be light at the end of the tunnel. "THE GREEN BRONZE MIRROR" is as mysterious as LEFT BEHIND and as captivating as Steven Spielberg's, THE GOONIES.