Singing Stone (Puffin Books) [Import] [Paperback]

O R Melling (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Puffin Books (September 29, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140319808
• ISBN-13: 978-0140319804
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,408,075 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!, May 31, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Singing Stone (Hardcover)

I loved it because it had everything I enjoy in a book. Adventure, myth, history, legend. It is exciting and definately keeps you interested. The mysterious protaganist, Kay, is strong and independant and you feel for her and her hardships. The twist ending is unexpected and answeres many questions and starts many more, making you wish the book wouldn't stop.

I definately recomend this book to anyone who enjoys fantasy and also suggest Melling's other books, The Druid's Tune and The Hunter's Moon.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TERRIFIC FANTASY AND ADVENTURE!, May 14, 2000

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Sherry S. Korthals (Vermillion, SD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Singing Stone (Paperback)

THE SINGING STONE is an extraordinarily well-written fantasy. If you enjoy the works of Lloyd Alexander, Susan Cooper, or Ursula LeGuin, do not miss out on this title! Melling masterfully blends Irish history and legend with daring and adventure to create a fantasy that is rich in detail and beauty. It is the story of two spirited young women--Kay and Aherne--who traverse ancient Ireland on a quest to gather the four treasures of the Tuatha De Danaan. Successful in their venture, they also discover their hidden identities and the true meaning of friendship. The tale, as intricately woven as Louis Sachar's HOLES and E.L. Konigsburg's A VIEW FROM SATURDAY, comes full circle, leaving readers immensely satisfied with its conclusion. A MUST READ FOR FANTASY FANS!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!, May 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Singing Stone (Hardcover)

This book was absoutley amazing and probably the best book I have ever read. I really could not put it down. We read it in our English class and I am sure that everyone was truly moved by it. Ms. Melling is a wonderful writer and a wish there was a sequel, because I cried at the end when I turned to the last page and realized it was over. I just didn't want it to end. Everyone should read this book-it's great. And thank-you Ms. Melling for writing such a great story.