Miranda and the Warrior [Paperback]

Elaine Barbieri (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2002

Miranda

The only child of a U.S. Cavalry major, Miranda Thurston has grown up in a watchful, overprotective household. So even after the major's repeated warnings of Cheyenne raiding parties on the Western frontier, Miranda never believes she is in danger -- until a Cheyenne warrior captures her.

The Warrior

Respected by the Cheyenne, Shadow Walker has earned his reputation as a warrior. At first, he is dismayed to find that his captive is just a girl -- a girl worth little in his vengeance against the military. But he comes to realize that she is not just a girl, but a headstrong woman. And even as she defies him at every turn, he wonders if she may be worth something to him in a way he never expected.

As captive and captor, Miranda and Shadow Walker grow closer, and soon uncover feelings they had thought impossible. But would they risk everything they once held dear -- for each other?

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Elaine Barbieri has written thirty-three historical novels that have been published worldwide. She was certain young adult readers would enjoy the excitement of historical romance if given a chance, and she welcomed the opportunity to write Miranda and the Warrior for this new audience.

Elaine lives in northern New Jersey with her husband and family, and with Harrison, a demanding male who she is sure would be the ultimate hero -- if he weren't a cat.

Elaine's adult titles include Wings of a Dove; Dance of the the Flame; The Dangerous Virtues trilogy: Honesty, Purity, and Chastity, Eagle; Hawk; Night Raven; Secret Fires: The Wild One; and To Meet Again.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 13 and up
  
• Paperback: 210 pages
• Publisher: HarperTeen (October 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060011343
• ISBN-13: 978-0060011345
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #622,396 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Likeable but short, March 30, 2003

By 

"celes1" (Havre de Grace, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Miranda and the Warrior (Paperback)

Miranda Thurston has always been willful and stubborn but one day that leads to her capture at the hands of a renowned Cheyenne warrior named Shadow Walker. For a long time Miranda refuses to follow any orders no matter what Shadow Walker does but they eventually take a liking to each other. Much still stands in the would be couple's way especially the fact that Miranda is still Shadow Walker's captive.

This book has a few flaws but I liked it in spite of them. The beginning of the book is very rushed and Miranda isn't likeable at all in the beginning. The pacing and Miranda's characterization improve quickly though. I really enjoyed the plot of this book and I adored Shadow Walker. I felt that the animosity between the Indians and the white men was downplayed quite a bit but that is understandable considering this is a teen romance. The only thing that keeps this from being a really great book is it's length. I prefer my books to be meatier than 197 pages. Still the book is well worth your time.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite the charming romance, October 5, 2002

By 

hiphopgirl_1000 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Miranda and the Warrior (Paperback)

Miranda Thurston has had a very sheltered childhood. Being the only child of an U.S. Calvary officer she is the only reminder to her father of her dead mother. You can say Miranda is a bit naive, for after repeated warnings, and living on the frontier, Miranda never believed there was much danger to the news of Cheyenne raids, that is until she herself is captured by a Cheyenne warrior named Shadow Walker. Shadow Walker is a respected warrior to the Cheyenne and after his uncle got captured in a raid he was out to revenge and was quite disappointed to find that he had only managed to capture a worthless girl. Soon though he begins to realize this isn't one normal girl, but a defiant one as she rebels against him any chance she has. Frustrated, Shadow Walker begins her into the wilderness of the forest to teach her lessons. Little are both prepared for the feelings that will surface between the two of them. I felt that this is probably one of the weakest Avon True Romances. It is still a nice book to sit down and read.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A pretty good new book from the Avon True Romance series., October 1, 2002

By 

Rebecca Herman (USA) - See all my reviews
(HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)    (VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Miranda and the Warrior (Paperback)

Eighteen-year-old Miranda Thurston is the daughter of U.S. Cavalry Major Charles Thurston. Miranda's mother died in childbirth, and as her father's only reminder of his beloved wife, she has been overprotected her whole life. Although she has grown up on the frontier, she doesn't believe the rumors about Cheyenne raiding parties. She sneaks away from Fort Walters to visit a friend's ranch and finds herself captured by Shadow Walker, a Cheyenne warrior. Shadow Walker was orphaned at a young age in a raid by white soldiers. Now the soldiers have captured his uncle, and Shadow Walker wants revenge. He is dismayed to find that his captive is just a young girl, who will be of little use to him. When Miranda rebels at every turn, Shadow Walker takes her on a journey into the wilderness to teach her a lesson. But on that journey, captor and captive discover feelings for each other that they never would have expected.

This was a pretty good book, but it was probably the weakest in the Avon True Romance series. The ending was too abrupt -- it should have been longer and more developed. The story did keep my interest the whole way through, but ultimately I found the love story to be rather unbelievable. Still, I would recommend this book to teens who have enjoyed previous books in the series and want to read the entire collection.