Rowan And The Keeper Of The Crystal (Rowan of Rin) [Turtleback]

Emily Rodda (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 30, 2003 | Series: Rowan of Rin (Book 3)

"...Add venom from your greatest fear -- One drop -- and then the truth is clear."

Rowan and his mother have journeyed to the Maris folk on the coast to do their duty. Rowan's mother is to choose the new Keeper of the Crystal, who will lead the Maris when the old Keeper dies. Rowan is to be ready to take her place if she should be killed. Her death is a distinct possibility.

Then Rowan's mother is poisoned, and he boldly breaks a thousand-year-old tradition. He refuses to choose a candidate using the customary tests until all three candidates help him find the antidote for his mother. Armed with just a cryptic rhyme, the four set forth to face perils they can't even imagine. Will they figure out the meaning of the rhyme in time to save Rowan's mother? Can they survive the deadly creatures that await them? And even if they do, what will happen when the hidden dangerwhich threatens everyone in the land -- reveals itself?

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Back for a third installment in Emily Rodda's Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal, the hero faces his greatest challenge yet when the poisoning of his mother thrusts him into the role of selecting a new "keeper of the crystal" as he also attempts to find a life-saving antidote for his mother.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6-In this third book in the series, Rowan and his mother journey to the Maris folk on the coast so that she can choose the new Keeper of the Crystal, who will lead the Maris when the old Keeper dies. His mother knows that death is a distinct possibility but must fulfill her duty or else the Crystal will die and the Maris will no longer be protected against attack from the Zebak. When she is poisoned, Rowan breaks a 1000-year-old tradition by refusing to choose a candidate using the customary tests. He insists that the three candidates accompany him to an island to get the rare ingredients for an antidote to the poison. With their reluctant aid, he gathers what he needs, though it means plunging into one peril after another. Having survived both savage beasts and deadly political intrigues, he has one more test in store, for at the last possible instant, he realizes that the newly chosen Keeper has been bespelled by the Zebak. In this suspenseful, clever story, Rodda gives her young hero a generous supply of courage and wit, which proves helpful when he is faced with a series of catastrophes. Rowan's inner, if not outer, stature grows in each individual episode of this well-written, entertaining series.
Janet Gillen, Great Neck Public Library, NY
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Turtleback: 197 pages
• Publisher: Demco Media (September 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0606313273
• ISBN-13: 978-0606313278
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal, March 30, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal (Rowan of Rin) (Hardcover)

I thought this book was almost as good as the first Rowan story (on the mountain). I liked this story because it had things that happened when I least expected it. It had riddles, which i really like. It gave me a good reason to stay up late! It took me about a week to read. My brother and I both think Rowan is a great series.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect continuation from the previous book!!!, July 16, 2005

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This review is from: Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal (Rowan of Rin #3) (Paperback)

Rowan vainly tries to make himself strong and witty, but can't and won't not with his weak body and pale, thin face.In this particular book, Rowan's mother must find all keepers of crystal before the original one dies.If the original dies before a new keeper is found, Zebak, vicious and cruel warriors who love to kill will take over the lands.

When Rowan's mother falls sick at her destination, it is up to Rowan, and Rowan alone, to choose the next keeper.Will Rowan be able to find the next keeper before the Zebak take over the territory?Read this wonderful story of the third book in the Rowan of Rin series!It's another of Rodda's classic!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rodda's Masterpiece, November 2, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal (Rowan of Rin) (Paperback)

In Australia, Emily Rodda is one of the most renowned children's authors. She has written many fantasy books for children/ young adults and this amaizing book is just one example.
Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal is a book in the Rowan series. It has the same feel and quality as all the other books. Rowan, a boy with special powers, is brought to decide who will be the Keeper of the Crystal. He journeys with them to learn their attitude, personality and abilities. But one of those that he journeys with desires the Crystal for evil. The unique story will possess you.
Once you have finishes this book, it is safe to say you will read it again but be pleased that Emily Rodda has written so many books. I can also guarantee this will not be the last of her books you will read. This book encourages you to read the rest of the famous Rowan books, or the very extensive and popular Deltora Quest series.
Maybe you havn't read any books like this before, but once you have read one, you will most likely read one after another. So add this to your reading list, and you will understand why young adult fantasy is so popular.