Wolf Queen: The Claidi Journals III [Paperback]

Tanith Lee (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Claidi Journals

Claidi is eager to reunite with her fiancé Argul-but when she finally reaches his camp, she finds that someone has been spreading ugly lies about her, and Argul is nowhere to be found. Undaunted, Claidi sets out to search for him. Her quest brings her to the icy threshold of a tower, and within it she encounters another shadow from her past-a powerful woman Claidi believes is her mother. But the truth is far more complicated, and Claidi once again finds herself at the dark center of conspiracy and intrigue. Claidi's third journal will hold readers to the very last page.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Fans of the Claidi Journals will welcome Wolf Queen by Tanith Lee. In the trilogy's final installment, Claidi's search for Argul leads her to a woman whom she thinks may be her mother.
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From School Library Journal

Grade 6-10-This third installment in the series begins with Claidi in an airship attempting to return to the Hulta and her betrothed, Argul. She finds that he has left, and that everyone believes her to be a deserter and a traitor. She is devastated but determined to find Argul and plead her case. In chasing him, she encounters the inhabitants of the Raven Tower and a woman she believes to be her mother. All is not as it seems, however, and Claidi must decide whom to trust in order to survive. For the most part, the book stands on its own, and readers will be able to follow the story line without too much difficulty. There are only a few points of confusion and Lee tries to alleviate them with brief explanations of what occurred in the previous books. However, readers may find it hard to care much about Claidi, who comes across as a little whiny and rather immature. She seems to drift from one situation to another, relying on others to care for and rescue her. Female characters found in Tamora Pierce's "Alanna" series (Random) are strong willed, opinionated, and need no one to rescue them; they're more entertaining and much easier to empathize with in comparison. Purchase decisions depend on the popularity of the first two books in the series.
Saleena L. Davidson, South Brunswick Public Library, Monmouth Junction, NJ
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

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Puffin; Reprint edition (September 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0142501875
• ISBN-13: 978-0142501870
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #854,206 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Book, September 15, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Wolf Queen: Claidi Journals 3 (Hardcover)

Although Wolf Queen proves almost everything Claidi has previously learned to be lies, it's almost a relief. To learn the truth about Claidi's past life was a breath of fresh air. I enjoyed the whole series more after learning so much about her family. I was very dissapointed after briefly reading about a quarter of the book, but as I continued, I was pleased. As the story progressed, things fit into their proper place. Tanith Lee provides an addictive series with an attractive ending. The Claidi Journals series aren't books to be missed.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best so far, June 10, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Wolf Queen: Claidi Journals 3 (Hardcover)

This book is definitely the best so far in this series. Claidi really grows as a character, becoming more independent and confident as she learns more about herself. Claidis character is very likable, as she is very human and not disgustingly perfect as some writers make their characters. The fact that she does sometimes make mistakes and that she is sometimes afraid makes her more human and allows the reader to truly relate to her. I look forward to the next book ('Wolf Wing', I believeto be released soon in the UK)!!! I highly recommend this book.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful and full of surprises, but not quite satisfying, August 1, 2002

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M. Smitherman (Montana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wolf Queen: Claidi Journals 3 (Hardcover)

I suppose I should start by saying that if you want to experience Wolf Queen as I did, with no outside influence or any idea what is going to happen, don't read this review (or any of the others for that matter). That's what makes the book so enjoyable: the surprises! Now, on to the review.

Claidi, having left Wolf Star Rise to rejoin her Hulta friends, returns to find that everyone inexplicably hates her, and Argul is gone. The Hulta believes that Claidi had left them to be with Nemian, when she was really kidnapped and brought to the faraway Wolf Star Rise. At hearing this, Argul had gone off by himself and left Blurn in charge. Now Claidi must track down Argul, and explain to him what -really- happened.

But on the way she meets the tall, mysterious, and creepy Jelly from Wolf Tower. He just -won't- leave her alone, no matter how much distance she puts between herself and this disturbing stranger. Finally her travels bring her to the North, and Raven Tower, somewhere she never thought she would end up. But once there, will she finally learn the answers to the many questions that have been plaguing her for so long? And just who -is- this shady Jelly character?

Now, if you've decided to read this far, I'll continue by saying that I was -more- than excited to start reading Wolf Queen. I had just finished Wolf Star, and -had- to find out what was going to happen. Now, if it's answers you want, it's answers you'll get. And more than enough twists and turns to keep you on your toes. However, I was disappointed with the conclusion of the story; it just doesn't satisfy; it doesn't seem right. I believe more could have been told in Claidi's story, so it's lucky Tanith Lee is planning to write a 4th book: Wolf Wing. Hopefully in this 4th installment we'll find the closure that we -really- need, not just some hasty end that leaves us with furrowed brows and unsatisfied grumbles.

Nonetheless, if you have already read the first two books in the series, it goes without saying that you ought to read the third. It is a spectacular story, and as always, Lee is a master of storytellers. And if you don't much like the ending, just remember: there's more to come!