The Last Siege [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Jonathan Stroud (Author), David Thorn (Reader)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 12, 2006

A chance encounter on the snowy slopes of a castle moat throws together three lonely teenagers: Emily, Simon, and the highly imaginative and enigmatic Marcus.

At first, the castle’s ruins are merely the backdrop to a day in the snow. But when the three break in to the forbidden interior of the keep, they find the castle taking on a different, and deeper, meaning. Despite the freezing conditions, they spend the night there, to experience the power of occupation.

But when the reenactment gets out of control a very real siege ensues, and their playful dare soon turns into a frenzy of nightmarish action

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 New York Times best-selling author of the Bartimaeus Trilogy: The Amulet of Samarkand, Golem’s Eye and Ptolemy’s Gate, all available on audio from Listening Library. He is also the author of The Leap and Buried Fire. He lives in England with his family.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Audio CD
• Publisher: Listening Library (Audio); Unabridged edition (September 12, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0739336606
• ISBN-13: 978-0739336601
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1 x 6.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,001,370 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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J. Hazel (United States) - See all my reviews
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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.