- Hardcover: 332 pages
- Publisher: Bloomsbury USA (Oct 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1582347794
- ISBN-13: 978-1582347790
- Product Dimensions: 21.7 x 16 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,395,187 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
| ||||||||||||||||||
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Plus, get an extra £5 Gift Certificate when you trade in books worth £10 or more before June 30, 2012. Visit the Books Trade-In Store for more details. |
Product details |
More About the Authors
Discover books, learn about writers, and more.
Product Description
Review
`The book in itself is very good at keeping the reader in suspense . . . Overall, it is brilliant!' --Teen Titles magazine
`The book was exciting from the very start and I couldn't put it down. I've probably paid more attention to this book than my classes over the last couple of days'
--Teen Titles magazine
`The book was exciting from the very start and I couldn't put it down. I've probably paid more attention to this book than my classes over the last couple of days'
--Teen Titles magazine
Review
This pacy, contemporary mix of action, suspense and fiery relationship is cleverly calculated to appeal to both boys and girls. Imagine if you were able to change history: by altering one tiny thing you could start a string of catastrophic events. Nathan is one of the Named, fated to stop this ever happening - although the forces of chaos have other ideas.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Suggested Tags from Similar Products(What's this?)Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book (with the dark and the key) about 6-8 months and wanted a book to read, so i went to my small libary and picked out the Named, read the first paragraphs and then finished the book in two days! This book is amasing and it really makes you want to be part of it! Moreover there is also a bit of martial arts (kartae, although not mentioned much), for those in the romantic part, it is the small as its the first part. And its amazing how they mix real life with magic.
great battle scens and doesnt go on hours explaing scenery!
great battle scens and doesnt go on hours explaing scenery!
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved this book. I had read "old magic" before, but "The Named" is miles better. It mixes everything from Action, Adventure, mystery, romance and history: the result? A fantstic unmissable novel, by a very talented author. The basic story is about a secret group called The guard, who go back in time to try and prevent the evil Order of Chaos from changing the past and altering the present for their gain. The main characters are Nathan and Isabel, who have to keep there adventurous life secret while still going to school and trying to lead a normal life. This book is full of twists and an amazing, well told story. READ THIS BOOK!!! You'll love it, guaranteed.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I feel that Bloomsbury books always give the covers of their books the wrong sort of impression to the buyer of the book.
I think that the cover of 'The Named' looks like a scary horror story which it isn't at all.
I think that the cover of 'The Named' looks like a scary horror story which it isn't at all.
The story is based around two main characters - Ethan and Isobel who are both Named. This means that they travel back in time to make sure that The order of chaos doesn't change history with drastic results in their favour.
Isobel is an appretice as she has only just become a member and Ethan only has a short amount of time to train her for her first mission. If Ethan manages to train Isobel in time he will recieve the highest promotion, he will recieve his wings.
This book has many twists and turns - in that way it is similar to the HArry Potter books as at the beginning the prologue doesn't really make sense and then by the end it all falls together and makes sense.
The Named has everything a good book should have, not only do you get lost completely in it but it has action, mystery, a sprinkling of romance and adventure.
It is also a very easy read. I will read this book over and over again, i just hope that there is a sequel.
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
Were these reviews helpful?
Let us know
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Courtesy of A Trillian Books
Ethan is a Guardian of Time and has been since he was a small child. Basically the Guardians are responsible for making sure certain events in history happen as they should,... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Tasha
Something I'm sad I missed
Having been recommended this title by friends, I wasn't 100% sure what was going to unfurl within this title. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog
WOW
When i first picked up this book by Marianne Curley I wasn't too interested. The synopsis and prologue where great but the first chapter lost my interest and I put it down on page... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mrs. A. Riaz
The Named
The Named is the first in The Guardians of Time series by Marianne Curley. It is a young adult fantasy book with a little bit of romance thrown in too. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Dot
The Named ......... Brilliant
An excellent trilogy for young people and adults! It's full of adventure, suspense, excitement and a little romance. Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2010 by L. Herbert
Mediocre
I just finished reading the Named, and overall it was a fairly pedestrian read and I think intended for a much younger age group than myself. Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2009 by CiscoBear
Copuld not be bothered to finish this
I had high hopes for this but found after 100 pages or so that I was bored and didn't care what happened next.
I loved the idea - time management! Read more
I loved the idea - time management! Read more
Published on 28 May 2009 by S. Martin
It's OK
I love classical fantasy & SF, but I thought I should try something more modern. I was disappointed... Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2009 by Cornus
Wonderfully written time travel story
Ethan helps train Isabel to become a soldier of a group called The Named, soldiers who are in a fight against the evil Order of Chaos who alter the past to change the future. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2009 by Stampy
Finished it in a day!
I couldn't stop reading this book once I picked it up. The cover may look a bit tacky and 'wannabe' magic; but as they say "Don't judge a book by it's cover" and that's completely... Read more
Published on 2 Dec 2008 by Elizabeth
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
- I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
- I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.
