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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm a school librarian, and bought this book for the library. I started reading it, and haven't been able to put it down since! (the kids haven't got a look in so far!)
The depiction of Glastonbury is more realistic than I've ever seen in a novel before, the characters (especially Woolly, Marco and Rosa) are beautifully drawn and believable, and even the more extreme characters (Rosa's dad, Cromwell) are deftly sketched, and believable. The descriptions of Glastonbury Abbey, and the Tor, are bang on, and the sensitive handling of the main characters psychological problems is unusual in this kind of book (after all, normally characters in this sort of book don't HAVE psychological problems!)
The story is gripping - well written, well developed, and beautifully plotted. I'd unreservedly recommend this book to anyone who knows Glastonbury, is interested in fantasy, or ready to take a step on from Harry Potter!
As an aside, this would make a GREAT TV series!
The depiction of Glastonbury is more realistic than I've ever seen in a novel before, the characters (especially Woolly, Marco and Rosa) are beautifully drawn and believable, and even the more extreme characters (Rosa's dad, Cromwell) are deftly sketched, and believable. The descriptions of Glastonbury Abbey, and the Tor, are bang on, and the sensitive handling of the main characters psychological problems is unusual in this kind of book (after all, normally characters in this sort of book don't HAVE psychological problems!)
The story is gripping - well written, well developed, and beautifully plotted. I'd unreservedly recommend this book to anyone who knows Glastonbury, is interested in fantasy, or ready to take a step on from Harry Potter!
As an aside, this would make a GREAT TV series!
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am a long time fan of author Phil Rickman, and so was happy to hear that he was going to delve into the realm of children's fiction with his new book, Marco's Pendulum (under the name Thom Madley).
I just finished it with my 12 year old, and we both loved it. For those who already enjoy Rickman's writing, this will fit right in with your collection, and for the newer, younger readers this is aimed at, if you like Harry Potter or His Dark Materials or Artemis Fowl, chances are you will like this.
Great insight into the town and the history of Glastonbury, and into the minds and lives of young people of today as well.
I just finished it with my 12 year old, and we both loved it. For those who already enjoy Rickman's writing, this will fit right in with your collection, and for the newer, younger readers this is aimed at, if you like Harry Potter or His Dark Materials or Artemis Fowl, chances are you will like this.
Great insight into the town and the history of Glastonbury, and into the minds and lives of young people of today as well.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a fantastic read - it captures the atmosphere of Glastonbury down to a tee and the characters are so believable that I was there with them. The story carries on -sort of- from where The Chalice left off, and it manages to keep the tension and darkness of the previous book but makes it accessible to younger audiences with out being patronising.
For a first childrens novel this kicks Harry's butt! Give us more!
For a first childrens novel this kicks Harry's butt! Give us more!
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A fascinating and exciting book
Glastonbury is a very strange place.
It is a significant place for Christians, for New Age followers, for tourists and for the people who live there. Read more
It is a significant place for Christians, for New Age followers, for tourists and for the people who live there. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Sinbad Sausage
Excellent Start and A Good Story
The first chapter of this book was perfect! It was one of those chapters that makes you want to pick the book up and read the whole thing through. Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2009 by Sir Furboy
Fabulous!
Fans of JK Rowling's Harry Potter will find a new and exciting hero in Marco; indeed, one sometimes wonders if it is actually JK herself who's channeling this original and... Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2009 by Rebecca Lang
how chuffed am I?
I mean, I can't fault it. One of my favourite authors - who, incidentally, needs to get his finger out of his bum and get some more books out - writing a different kind of... Read more
Published on 13 May 2009 by Beau Nidle
Great book for all ages!
I bought both this book and the follow up - Marco and the Blade of Night - as one of the 'People who bought this book also bought...' suggestions here on Amazon. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2009 by Mrs. M. S. Jones
WOW!
Awesome book, couldn't put it down. Having visited Glastonbury the author totally captures the feel of the place and adds a brilliantly captivating story to boot! Read more
Published on 30 July 2008 by R. Patterson
Vivid, credible stuff - more please!
An excellent start for this new series (hopefully). Madley has a gift for dialogue and a seemingly telepathic understanding of the internal workings of the teenage mind; rarely... Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2007 by C. D. Pritchett
great new series
I read this in a day, it is an excellent atmospheric book. I have read Phil Rickmans books for adults and this is as good as them, though directed at children, a great start to... Read more
Published on 22 July 2006 by Mrs. Re Pratt
TOR - IFFIC !
A delightful first novel, set in rural Glastonbury,where anything can and does happen. Marco's holiday becomes a spiritual
journey where city values and cynicism are... Read more
journey where city values and cynicism are... Read more
Published on 16 May 2006 by Marie Cleveland
How Marco spent his summer vacation
It's bad enough when Marco finds out that his parents might be divorcing. But when he learns that after his Mum goes out of town for her job, his Dad plans to dump him in... Read more
Published on 4 April 2006
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