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Hush (Paperback)

by Donna Jo Napoli (Author)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's (7 April 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 184738255X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1847382559
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 668,690 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Melkorka is a princess, the first daughter of a magnificent kingdom in medieval Ireland. But all of this is suddenly meaningless when she is kidnapped and taken aboard a Viking slave ship. Thrown into a new and unknown world, amongst people her former country's laws regarded as less than human, Melorka must learn quickly if she is to survive. Taking a vow of silence, however, she finds herself an object of fascination to her captors, and she soon realises that what little power she has may just make a difference. Based on an ancient Icelandic folktale, this is a heart-breaking story of a young girl who must learn to forget all she knows and carve out a place for herself in a new world - all without speaking a word.


About the Author

Donna Jo Napoli is an acclaimed author whose books are read all over the world. She is an outstanding author, who writes what children want to read. Donna Jo lives in US with her husband and children.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Hmm, not amazing, 28 Oct 2009
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Melkorka is a princess, the first daughter of a magnificent kingdom in mediæval Ireland -- but all of this is lost the day she is kidnapped and taken aboard a marauding slave ship. Thrown into a world that she has never known, alongside people that her former country's laws regarded as less than human, Melkorka is forced to learn quickly how to survive. Taking a vow of silence, however, she finds herself an object of fascination to her captors and masters, and soon realizes that any power, no matter how little, can make a difference.

Based on an ancient Icelandic saga, award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli has crafted a heartbreaking story of a young girl who must learn to forget all that she knows and carve out a place for herself in a new world -- all without speaking a word.


First I have something to say about Melkorka and Hoskuld, whatever was between them was not love. She didnt even like him and and and, basically I didnt like either of them. They sort of softened up to each over before the end.

Other than the main characters, the others were very good. So was the plot line, I quite like books about vikings and slaves and together they formed a tragic, intriguing novel. Nopoli's style was easy to read, gradually building a story line. By the way, I couldnt keep quiet for all the time that Mel did it.
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3.0 out of 5 stars leisure read, 15 April 2009
not so exciting, not so extraordinary. just as its tittle. However, the story does make me feel curious about this little princess's fate and carry on till the very end page of this book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hush - An amazing tale, 20 Sep 2008
By Julie Macarthur (UK) - See all my reviews
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I have been looking for a book that stood up against "The Raging Quiet" for a good few years. Having history, adventure, sorrow and triumph in one book makes a tall order to be wrapped in the form of a Young Adult book (I'm 22 and have a degree, but I prefer less taxing language).

This tale of an Irish girl who is captured by Vikings, and taken on a very long journey and encounters many heartaches, finds a reality she didnt realise existed, but also makes a niche within this new world she encounters, is truely amazing and captivating.

I recommend this book to all who love the genres I previously mentioned, definatly worth buying and keeping to read many times over!

Juli x
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
This is a fascinating story about the power of silence. I have read it numerous times now and I think that it has become one of my favourite books. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too
What would you do if you were torn away from your life and everything you knew and forced into slavery? Read more
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