The Spindlers by Lauren Oliver (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Spindlers by Lauren Oliver An enchanting, delightfully creepy adventure for children aged 8-12 from bestselling author Lauren Oliver. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description One day when Liza went to bed, Patrick was her chubby, stubby, candy-grubbing, and pancake-loving younger brother, who irritated and amused her both, and the next morning, when she woke up, he was not.In fact, he was quite, quite different.When Lizas brother, Patrick, changes overnight, Liza knows exactly what has happened: the spindlers have gotten to him, and stolen his soul. She knows, too, that she is the only one who can save him.To rescue Patrick, Liza must go Below, armed with little more than her wits and a broom. There, she uncovers a vast world populated with talking rats, music-loving moles, greedy troglods, and overexcitable nids... as well as strange monsters and terrible dangers. But she will face her greatest challenge at the spindlers nests, where she encounters the evil Queen and must pass a series of deadly tests - or else her soul, too, will remain Below forever. Notes When Lizas brother, Patrick, changes overnight, Liza knows exactly what has happened: the spindlers have gotten to him, and stolen his soul. A deliciously creepy adventure story for children aged between 8-12yrs. Author Biography Lauren Oliver was previously an editorial assistant at a publishing house in New York. A graduate of the University of Chicago and the MFA program at New York University, she is now a full-time writer and lives in Brooklyn, New York. Review The Spindlers is an intensely imagined mini-epic. Young Liza has to journey through a fantasy underworld to reclaim the soul of her brother Patrick. Accompanied by a rat wearing a wig, she sees off various outlandish creatures before a final show-down with the utterly villainous Spindler Queen. - IndependentIn the tradition of Alices Adventures in Wonderland, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Coraline, The Spindlers is a frightening and fantastical heroines quest. It offers terrifying and delightful creatures, daunting tasks and plenty of magic . . . The humour and writing is playful and clever in all the right ways - New York TimesThis imaginative fantasy emphasizes individual initiative and the power of hope and friendship. Below is a fully realized alternate world with echoes of both classic literature and mythology. This is particularly notable in its variety of inhabitants. Although the creatures are Olivers own creations, such beings as the winged, dream-bearing nocturni and the shape-shifting, cannibalistic scawgs have the feel of true folklore. With strong, self-reliant female characters and well-defined action, this is a strong addition to fantasy collections. - School Library Journal on THE SPINDLERSThis fun, creepy story is full of mystery and adventure that will appeal to young readers - Press Association on THE SPINDLERSAn absolute delight . . . The story is packed with mystery, murder, adventure, humour and magic, but above all it is a beautiful evocation of loss, tempered by the gradual blossoming of friendship, trust and hope. Although aimed at younger readers, the lightness of touch and the tenderness of the message could make grown men weep. - Daily Mail on LIESL & POA gorgeous story - timeless and magical. - Rebecca Stead, Newbery winner for When You Reach Me on LIESL & POInvigorating and hopeful, this novel testifies to the power of friendship and generosity to conquer greed and depression. - Publishers Weekly on LIESL & POLiesl & Po by Lauren Oliver brings much-needed magic to an increasingly neglected age group . . . there are some exquisitely drawn characters . . . its books like this, with its classic quest plot, intertwined with lyrical metaphysics, that can set a child up for life. - Sunday Telegraph on LIESL & PO Promotional An enchanting, delightfully creepy adventure for children aged 8-12 from bestselling author Lauren Oliver. Long Description One day when Liza went to bed, Patrick was her chubby, stubby, candy-grubbing, and pancake-loving younger brother, who irritated and amused her both, and the next morning, when she woke up, he was not.In fact, he was quite, quite different.When Lizas brother, Patrick, changes overnight, Liza knows exactly what has happened: the spindlers have gotten to him, and stolen his soul. She knows, too, that she is the only one who can save him.To rescue Patrick, Liza must go Below, armed with little more than her wits and a broom. There, she uncovers a vast world populated with talking rats, music-loving moles, greedy troglods, and overexcitable nids... as well as strange monsters and terrible dangers. But she will face her greatest challenge at the spindlers nests, where she encounters the evil Queen and must pass a series of deadly tests - or else her soul, too, will remain Below forever. Review Quote This imaginative fantasy emphasizes individual initiative and the power of hope and friendship. Below is a fully realized alternate world with echoes of both classic literature and mythology. This is particularly notable in its variety of inhabitants. Although the creatures are Olivers own creations, such beings as the winged, dream-bearing nocturni and the shape-shifting, cannibalistic scawgs have the feel of true folklore. With strong, self-reliant female characters and well-defined action, this is a strong addition to fantasy collections. Promotional "Headline" An enchanting, delightfully creepy adventure for children aged 8-12 from bestselling author Lauren Oliver. Description for Sales People Beautiful writing from a well-loved author that feels like a future classic of childrens writing. Details ISBN1444723154 Author Lauren Oliver Year 2013 ISBN-10 1444723154 ISBN-13 9781444723151 Media Book Language English Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.6 Birth 1982 Pages 272 Imprint Hodder Paperback Format Paperback Illustrator Iacopo Bruno UK Release Date 2013-04-11 Publisher Hodder & Stoughton Publication Date 2013-04-11 Audience Teenage / Young adult NZ Release Date 2013-05-13 AU Release Date 2013-05-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136440782;

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