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Rosemary Sutcliff wrote more than 40 historical novels for young adults-including The Eagle of the Ninth, The Silver Branch, The Lantern Bearers, The Sword and the Circle, and Black Ships Before Troy-five adult novels, and several books of nonfiction.

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4.0 out of 5 stars They were real people from a real time..., April 14, 2000

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This review is from: The Shining Company (Sunburst Book) (Paperback)

I got this book for my 7th grade son who is studying Medieval times at school. When I scanned the first few pages and found references to the Spartans at Thermopylae (I'm a Greek history buff), I started reading in earnest--and didn't stop. The author creates characters that are achingly real, involved in compelling situations that breathe life into ancient history. This is the best kind of historical novel; one that builds a realistic world that reveals culture and creates a "feel" so that you can understand it.

The people in this book seem very alive. They act consistently with the natures the author has created for them, and they are people one would want to know. Their way of speaking, customs, clothing, food, names--everything is couched in an impressive amount of historical detail that is soaked up by the reader without apparent effort.

I enjoyed this "juvenile" book thoroughly. I would have devoured Ms Sutcliff's books if I had found them younger, and--since the best children's books can hold their own with the best adult books--I will enjoy devouring them now!

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5.0 out of 5 stars I just picked it up today but am still reading, March 28, 2003

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Good books need lots of great reviews to persuade converts. =) I picked this up as Celtic/medieval literature for a college class and wondered whether this "juvenile" book would contain enough depth, but found myself immediately intrigued. Sutcliff's writing is consistently true to the era she portrays, and is often poetic, as well. The characters are refreshingly real; I care more about their development as individuals than how the battles will turn out. So far, I'm totally happy to rate this book 5 stars. I can't wait to finish it!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Shining Company, March 14, 2002

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This review is from: The Shining Company (Sunburst Book) (Paperback)

As I was reading The Shining Company I was thinking this is the best adventure book I ever read. I also couldn't keep my eyes off it and a number of times my teacher kept telling me to put the book down and pay attention. At first I didn't want to read it but I did and it got better and better until I couldn't stop reading it. It's also the first Rosemary Sutcliff I've ever read and I will probably read more.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Review from a 11-Year-Old Boy
As I started this book I didn't have high expectations so I may not have gotten as much out as some people. It had a few exciting parts but they were scattered. Read more

Published 3 months ago

5.0 out of 5 stars A peek into the violent past of northern Britain
I found this book to be a greatly entertaining and informative work. It is based on the "Gododdin" (pronounced Godothen), the oldest written tale to come out of northern Britain... Read more

Published 5 months ago by Edward c. DeFino Jr.

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
I began this book with high expectations; sadly it did not meet them. Though better than The Silver Branch, this book can hardly touch Eagle of the Ninth or The Lantern Bearers... Read more

Published 17 months ago by S.K. Wells

3.0 out of 5 stars MAKING A SONG FOR A THOUSAND YEARS!
It is 600 AD in Britain, the dawn of the Dark Ages, when the Roman presence was but a memory generations back--an almost wistful time preserved in odd names and stone ruins... Read more

Published on June 8, 2006 by Plume45

5.0 out of 5 stars Book Report
The Shining Company is for people who like a little bit of guts, blood, and brains here and there.The Shining Company has some Lord of the Rings things; there is a object that the... Read more

Published on February 11, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars History at it's finest
This book has told me that history can be fun. and i think Rosemary Sutcliff has a art for history, and i think everyone should read it.

Published on November 11, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars History at it's finest
This book has told me that history can be fun. and i think Rosemary Sutcliff has a art for history, and i think everyone should read it.

Published on November 11, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Great tale from a respected Historical fiction author
This is the first book by Rosemary Sutcliff I have read, but I assure you, it will not be the last.

I was captivated by this book from the begining. Read more

Published on December 4, 1999

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Dyn Eidin, Brother Pebwyr, Mead Hall, Eidin Ridge, King's Hall, Phanes of Syracuse, Prince Gorthyn, Royal Farm, Cran Tara, Princess Niamh, Sea Wolves, Champion's Portion, Epona's Leap, Tydfwlch the Tall, High Hall, Giant's Seat, Town Ridge, Caer Luil, Golden City, Wild Hunt, Coed Dhu, High Seat, Captain of the Teulu, Ceredig Fosterling, King Mynyddog

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