The Silver Door (Moon & Sun) (Hardcover)

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In the battle between nightlings and humans, it's prophesied that the Sunrider is destined to unite the magics of the sun and moon for the good of all. She alone can lead the fight to defeat an immortal evil.

Genna is the chosen Sunrider, and under nightling protection, she must learn the acient magics so she may bring an end to the war between slaves and masters. When she escapes a brutal plot concoted by the evil kai lords, Genna finds herself cast into the depths of the Sun Wizards' world.

As the war begins to cross the moonroads, threatening to destroy all the worlds beneath the sun and moon, Genna must rise and harness her new powers in order to save her people.

Will Genna, with the help of her brother, Dan, and their friends Catri, Doyati, and Yarri, be able to fulfill her fate?

Master storyteller, Holly Lisle, once again transports readers to the twilit realms of the night worlds in this enchanting and gorgeous second tale.

Praise for THE RUBY KEY:

"The world Lisle creates is as distinctive and intriguing as any real place, with a complex history, well-developed societies, and a strong sense of magic. Many readers will find Lisle's creative embellishments of fairy lore especially arresting. Binding it all together is Genna's forthright, first-person narrative of the risky adventure, through which she remains steadfast even as her duties expand beyond her personal desires. Though one plot is resolved, hints of a possible romance for Genna and the promise of a larger catastrophe will leave readers clamoring for the next installment." --BOOKLIST (starred review)

About the Author

HOLLY LISLE is a native of Salem, Ohio, but sheÂ’s also lived in Alaska, Costa Rica, and Guatemala. She is the author of many bestselling adult suspense and fantasy novels, as well as the childrenÂ’s novel Moon & Sun Book 1: The Ruby Key, also published by Orchard Books. She has three children, a handful of cats, and believes writing is the best job a person can have. She currently resides in the Deep South with her family.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 368 pages
• Publisher: Orchard Books; 1 edition (April 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0545000149
• ISBN-13: 978-0545000147
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #225,837 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fine fantasy adventure, October 20, 2009

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Holly Lisle's MOON & SUN: THE SILVER DOOR tells of the Sunrider who is prophesied to unite the magics of Sun and Moon for the good of all. Genna is the chosen Sunrider and must learn the old magics to she can end the war between slaves and masters - but it's not until she crosses both worlds, that she finds the power and courage to harness her real potential in this fine fantasy adventure.

4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating world, engaging characters, October 17, 2009

By	Johanna (California) - See all my reviews

This book is the second in Holly Lisle's Moon & Sun trilogy. The first book, "The Ruby Key", was a thrilling read that introduced a very well-conceived world. "The Silver Door" continues the story of Genna, the prophesied "Sun Rider" who worked so hard in the first book to save her family and free the nightling slaves. Genna is an ideal role model for girls because she is capable, brave and kind. In "The Silver Door" she finds out more about what it means to be the Sun Rider and what she is supposed to accomplish (according to the prophecy). However, while finding this out she also discovers that knowing what you're supposed to do and figuring out how the heck you're supposed to do it are two totally different things. "The Silver Door" also builds upon the intricate culture of the Sun Wizards, who were mentioned in the first book but whose empire has since been destroyed. Genna and her best friend Catri explore a lost city of the Sun Wizards, which is a truly fascinating setting.

All in all, "The Silver Door" is a very good read, though it does suffer a bit from being the second book in a trilogy, and it therefore has to set up a lot for the conclusion. However, from what I read in "The Silver Door" it sounds like the last book will be absolutely fantastic and I can't wait to read it! So, definitely read "The Ruby Key" and "The Silver Door" to encourage Scholastic to print the last book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Can't Put it down, May 20, 2009

By	James Larabee "sacrecoeurs" (San Antonio,TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Actually another member of the family read the book and literally couldn't put it down. She defined it as well composed,interesting and got me on line to order the next book in the series.