Rowan And the Ice Creepers (Rowan of Rin (Prebound)) (School & Library Binding)

by Emily Rodda (Author) "The village of Rin huddled, freezing, in a silent world of white..." (more)
Key Phrases: bukshah field, twixt fire, ice creepers, Valley of Gold, Cold Time, House of Books (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Grade 4-6-The fifth book featuring Rowan of Rin is a gripping adventure with danger at every turn. Although Rowan's challenges and dangers have been great in the past, readers will sense the gravity of this quest from the start. The cover art is dominated by three fierce, giant, spiny flat worms covered with ice whose large mouths are filled with rows of sharp, curved teeth. Discovering why these Ice Creepers have begun to descend from the mountain and what has led to the harshest winter the villagers can remember is at the center of this fast-paced adventure. As in previous stories, Rowan and his party must decipher Sheba the witch's riddles; here, the riddles, rhymes, and visions appear to him in waking dreams that are both exhausting and terrifying. Once again, through his courage and perseverance, the protagonist completes his tasks and Rin is safe. This spellbinding adventure will be welcomed by readers of the previous books, who will enjoy Rowan's continued growth as the "hero of Rin." Some background information is provided, but the story does not stand as firmly on its own as it does within the series.
Genevieve Gallagher, Orange County Public Library, VA
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From Booklist
Gr. 3-7. Rodda continues her popular Rowan of Rin series in a tale that finds the residents of Rin suffering the effects of a long and brutal winter. After receiving a mysterious riddle from Sheba, the village seer, Rowan goes up the Mountain, accompanied by Shaaran; Norris, Shaaran's warrior brother; and Zeel, a Zebak with ties to both the Traveler and Maris peoples. Sheba has lent Rowan her gold medallion, which provides the group with advice along their journey even as it causes Rowan to see visions of horrible events to come. As in the earlier book, Rin is an appealing alternate reality, filled with characters exhibiting a wide range of human frailties as well as monsters guaranteed to chill the hardiest soul. The action never lags, and readers will appreciate that the solution to Rin's problem lies in the villagers' accepting the wisdom of nature rather than circumventing it for human convenience. Although the story will be particularly appealing to Rowan's established fans, casual fantasy and adventure readers will enjoy it, too. Kay Weisman
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• School & Library Binding: 261 pages
• Publisher: San Val (September 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1417628464
• ISBN-13: 978-1417628469
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,324,578 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A close to the series, November 17, 2003

By	ALS (GA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rowan and the Ice Creepers (Rowan of Rin) (Hardcover)

Not filled with quite as much excitement as I hoped - but sufficient! Winters in Rin have been growing steadily colder and longer, and now it is too cold too bear. Rin moves down to the coast, leaving a few behind. Rowan begins another quest, this time to banish the evil Ice Creepers and warm the land once more. He and two others follow the Bukshah through the mountain, discovering evil things. Finally they discover the secret of the Mountain - and another one as well, one concerning the ancestry of the people of Rin.

4.0 out of 5 stars From J. Kaye's Book Blog, September 12, 2008

By	J. Kaye Oldner (http://j-kaye-book-blog.blogspot.com/) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rowan and the Ice Creepers (Rowan of Rin #5) (Paperback)

When the winter in Rin is longer than expected, Rowan and his friends try to find out why it doesn't stop. Sheba will tell them what they need to do in order to save all Rin. After, they climbed up the mountain, they find out about their ancestors past.

Don't make the mistake I did by reading the books out of order. This is the order published:

* Rowan of Rin
* Rowan and the Travellers
* Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal
* Rowan and the Zebak
* Rowan of the Bukshah
* Rowan of Rin - The Journey

It's very confusing if read out of order.

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the previous.., July 14, 2005

By	Green Marker Girl "Bernadette" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rowan and the Ice Creepers (Rowan of Rin #5) (Paperback)

This book is alright, but a drastic change from the previous four. I personally, enjoyed the previous ones much more. It is very gripping and heart-stopping, fantasy-esque and unnatural. It is well-written, but it's jerks and twists are very, very dramatic.