- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Puffin; New edition edition (21 Mar 1984)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140313869
- ISBN-13: 978-0140313864
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.2 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,347,076 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Derin sets out to look for his missing father after their home is destroyed in an attack and is caught up in a war between the people of the mountains and the people of the plains, leading to a confrontation with the Master of the Grove.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Although Victor Kelleher did win (I think more than once) the Guardian prize for children's literature, I am still amazed that his books, in particular the "Master of the Grove" and "The Hunting of Shadroth" have not (apparently) remained classics of children's fiction. Whilst I refer to them as essentially'children's' books, I would recommend any adult, if having not already done so, to take a look.
The story of the master of the Grove concerns the journey of a young boy from his home on a remote farm to a meeting with the mysteious master of the grove, wielder of strange magic powers, and a final epic battle between good and evil. Fairly standard stuff I hear you say and indeed, this is exactly what this is (though who would argue that this theme has not for years uncounted formed the basis of the majority of the world's most enduring stories). "The Master of the Grove" has that special ingredient which submerges the reader entirely in the world of the novel. The term 'suspension of disbelief' could almost have been invented with this story in mind. The wonderful double twist at the end is entirely unexpected and yet so seemingly obvious once revealed that the reader can hardly believed that they did not spot it earlier.
I can not recommend this book more highly to everyone, though I especially recommend it to anyone in the ten to sixteen age bracket in particular - and if you like it (which I am sure you will) I would also recommend that you try other Kelleher titles (in particular "The Hunting of Shadroth".)
Trust me - the guy's a genius!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book 20 years ago and recently found a copy of it....... and even after 20 years I remembered the book. This book is a marvel of sheer expertise....... I am stunned to see it has not been given much aclaim for such a work of genius!!!!
This is a must read if ever I saw one!!!!!!!!!
This is a must read if ever I saw one!!!!!!!!!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A coming of age story with a twist
9 Oct 1998
Format:Paperback
This was the first Victor Kelleher I ever read. I know own every single book he has written. Everything he writes is an assured great read for young and hold alike. He once told me that he tries to layer his stories. To ask questions which do not have easy answers and challenge the reader whether they are 13 or 30.
The Master of the Grove is the story of a young man called Derin. He awakes in a snowy wilderness with no memory,near a house which has been destroyed. He discovers that this house was once his home and that his people are caught up in a bitter war between the people of the mountains and those of the plains. Derin quests for his father who has disappeared and for his own identity. His quest takes him to the center on the evil, up high in the mountains to the circle of the Master of the Grove.
This story has plots within plots within plots. A young man is manipulated by those near to to him to deny him his identity. He takes his life in his hands as he quests for truth and finally relises who and what he is.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Another Great Fantasy
25 Oct 2002
Format:Paperback
Victor Kelleher's Master of the Grove is a great fantasy, with similarities to Earthsea novels. It is about a boy called Derin who is on a quest to find his father. You will never want to stop reading it!!
So if you like Lord of the Rings, Ursuls Le Guin's Earthsea novels or Emily Rodda novel, chances are you'll like this too.
So if you like Lord of the Rings, Ursuls Le Guin's Earthsea novels or Emily Rodda novel, chances are you'll like this too.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Brilliant, mysterious and just writen so, so well.
17 Mar 1997
Format:Paperback
Boy wakes up and finds his home town has been attacked meets old lady who helps him on his journey to find his father. There is also an evil man, but I forgot his name who is looking for a powerful sword (it is not clear why until later in the story) Boy and the old lady adventure over land by foot, hiding from the army occuping the country. They have many close shaves and the old ladys role in the story becomes increasingly great. In looking for his father Derrin (the boy) discovers more about evil man that only his old lady friend knows and as the mystory to the relevance of all these people and places tie up one of the most interesting stories I have ever read begins to unfold and inside all the mystery and deception you will find it impossible to rip the book off your face
THIS BOOK RULES THE WORLD, IF YOU HAVE NOT READ IT YOU HAVE NOT FULFILLED YOURSELF AS A PERSO
THIS BOOK RULES THE WORLD, IF YOU HAVE NOT READ IT YOU HAVE NOT FULFILLED YOURSELF AS A PERSO
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