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“A beautiful work of poetic imagination, it deserves to become a classic of fantasy.”
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“Each detail, ordinary or sinister, establishes atmosphere, background or character exactly. Elidor is a remarkable book: intelligent, rich and terrifying.”
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An urban fantasy, runner up for the Carnegie Medal on its original publication
On a gloomy day in Manchester, Roland, Helen, Nicholas and David are lured into a ruined church, where the fabric of time and place is weak enough to allow them into the twilight world of Elidor. It is a place almost destroyed by fear and darkness, and the children are charged with guarding its Treasures while a way is sought to save the dying land.
Then the evil forces find a path through to this world…
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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Although Elidor is usually classified as a Children's book and is indeed fairly short and easy to read, it will astound readers of any age. I first read this book at the age of ten and have re-read it on a regular basis over the last 30 years!
The plot is essentially a classic tale of Good against Evil where the fate of a whole world is held in the hands of four ordinary children.
However, what makes it so special is the way the Author intermingles our everyday, ordinary world (in this case, the back streets of Manchester) with the mystical world of Elidor. Characters, objects and magic "leak out" of one world into the other, making it quite a scary read for children , but by the the same score, totally captivating. At the end of the story you are left with the feeling that there really might be other worlds just beyond our vision.
If you have enjoyed this story you may well enjoy other books by Alan Garner, such as "The Weird Stone of Brisingamen" "The Moon of Gomrath" and "The Owl Service" where the theme of a more magical and mystical world lying just below the surface of our ordinary lives, is again explored.
The plot is essentially a classic tale of Good against Evil where the fate of a whole world is held in the hands of four ordinary children.
However, what makes it so special is the way the Author intermingles our everyday, ordinary world (in this case, the back streets of Manchester) with the mystical world of Elidor. Characters, objects and magic "leak out" of one world into the other, making it quite a scary read for children , but by the the same score, totally captivating. At the end of the story you are left with the feeling that there really might be other worlds just beyond our vision.
If you have enjoyed this story you may well enjoy other books by Alan Garner, such as "The Weird Stone of Brisingamen" "The Moon of Gomrath" and "The Owl Service" where the theme of a more magical and mystical world lying just below the surface of our ordinary lives, is again explored.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Elidor is not at all like the "Weirdstone..." books, rather it owes a lot more to the "Owl Service", i.e. far more mystical and mysterious. This does not take away from the book itself though, which is very readable, and takes the reader away to places beyond the immagination. It is unlike the "Owl Service" however, as the book is far easier to read, and the narrative far less locked up in the mystery of the book.
All of his books are on my "must read" list though, along with Harry Potter, David Eddings,Terry Brookes, and Stephen Lawhead.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I always think of the The Weirdstone of Brisingamen, The Moon of Gomrath and Elidor in the chronological sequence, that they were written, by the wonderful Alan Garner. Elidor features a new group of siblings to those in the first two novels and you will soon relate to them. There is a charming warmth to the writing, reminiscent of sucking a Werthers Original! A great read, different and engaging. Buy it for a child, an adult or best of all...for yourself!
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A memory of Elidor
When I was nine (back in the dim, distant past that we'll refer to as 1968) I had a teacher called Mrs McEke. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ian Kirkpatrick
Not one of his best
A disappointing read, after the enthralling first two novels, the Weirdstone of Brisingamen, and The Moon of Gomrath. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Rupert the Bear
FANTASTIC!
I read this book when I was about nine or ten. It hasn't ever left me and it's like an old friend to me. I have read it since then and I still love it.
Published 10 months ago by D. P. Robson
Smells like Formula Fantasy but takes you somewhere very different
If you think this is formula fantasy with four children charged with four magical treasures who overcome foes, and adult disbelief, to eventually triumph as heroes and save the... Read more
Published 16 months ago by P. J. Dunn
A fantatsic book
Read this when I was a teenager as it was written locally. have read it many times since. It still has value as a very mature adult.
Published on 31 Dec 2009 by Mrs. Lynda S. Harrison
Original children's fantasy
An excellent book if you are transfixed by the current trend in magical realism. Read the rest of Garner's work too- it's very good
Published on 11 Nov 2009 by Daisy
Good fantasy read.
I really enjoyed this book. It is an ideal choice for Key stage 2 readers, as it is not overlong or complicated in plot. Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2009 by Fan of Fantasy
Remarkable, original and a real page turner.
As a reader of children's fantasy, this book is a revelation. It follows so few of the conventions that its novelty makes it a page turner. Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2008 by Mr. M. Jones
Can do better
Let's start by taking it as read that an Alan Garner book will always provide a superior read than standard fare. But one can't help but feel a little disappointed by Elidor. Read more
Published on 12 April 2003 by Maltravers
Elidor by Alan Garner
Exciting story about four children who are given an item each from Elidor to protect. Alan Garner is brilliant at creating dramatic atmosphere. Read more
Published on 8 April 2003
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