Last Siege [Library Binding]

J. Stroud (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2006

When Emily, Simon and Marcus discover the deserted castle, it seems like an escape from the midwinter snows and their individual loneliness. But their occupation of the ruin quickly takes on a momentum of its own, and soon threatens their friendship, their freedom and their lives.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

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'Atmospheric and gripping debut' The Times 'A cracking story that races to a strong climax' Daily Telegraph --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Jonathan Stroud is the author of the New York Times best-selling Bartimaeus Trilogy, as well as The Leap, The Last Siege, and Buried Fire. He lives in Englad with his family. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Library Binding: 297 pages
• Publisher: San Val (October 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1417793023
• ISBN-13: 978-1417793020
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,153,250 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jonathan Stroud (www.jonathanstroud.com) is the author of the New York Times best-selling Bartimaeus Trilogy, as well as Heroes of the Valley, The Leap, The Last Siege, and Buried Fire. He lives in England with his family.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars his other books are so much better, May 21, 2009

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This review is from: The Last Siege (Paperback)

After reading Bartimeus and Heroes of the Valley, i expected this book to be compelling, readable, and good.

It's not.

The characters are flimsy and inconsistent. There isn't much of a story at all. The descriptions are lacking. There are basically no redeeming qualities.

I shudder to think that anyone might pick up this novel, and based on the poor quality, never read Bartimeus.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A complex young adult read., March 7, 2009

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This review is from: The Last Siege (Paperback)

The characters troubled by life's stresses come together to fight for their dignity in creative ways. The story looks at the complications of a teen's life. THe characters are memorable.

3 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Stroud's best work, December 2, 2008

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J. Mason "lolly lolly" (Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Last Siege (Paperback)

I finished the story but this was not my favorite Stroud book. It was a bit boring.