- Paperback: 185 pages
- Publisher: Mammoth (1 Jan 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0749728191
- ISBN-13: 978-0749728199
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,011,861 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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At the heart of The Rinaldi Ring is the story of Eliot--an American teenager. The book begins with his mother's death at the hands of muggers and continues with Eliot's relocation to England to stay with cousins. His upheaval is as much for his father's need to escape the ghosts of his past as for his son's need to get over some highly erratic behaviour caused by the death of his mother.
However, from the moment Eliot arrives at his new home in the rolling English countryside, he is struck by a ghostly visitation of his own--a presence that he is unable to define. The house holds many secrets and Eliot is powerless to resist his spiralling involvement in local feuds that date back to the Great War. He finds himself the target of violent visitations from a spectre he believes to be Mary Ellen Flowers--a young woman who went mad through grief after her fiancé's death in battle. Eliot becomes obsessed with finding out the truth about Mary's reputation. Meanwhile, his obsession for a ring that he thinks holds the answer to all his questions leads him into more trouble--and reveals more about his own family's involvement in the affair.
The Rinaldi Ring is a book with many layers. Part-love story, part-historical insight, part-family drama, Jenny Nimmo's novel of war deserved its place on the 1999 Carnegie Medal shortlist for its amazingly lyrical prose alone. Told in an outstanding style that is easy to read and absorb--despite the deeply emotional and tragic situations tackled--the book is truly compelling and feels like the kind of modern classic that will be around on bookshelves for many years to come. (Age 12 and over) --John McLay
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A young boy in America looks on helpless as muggers kill his mother. Grief-stricken, he and his father return to England where Eliot is sent to stay with his father's cousin and her family. There he is haunted by the ghost of a young woman who repeatedly demands the return of the ring of the title, given to her by her fiance, Orlando Rinaldi, who was killed in the First World War. The past and present intertwine as the emotions of the various characters are explored. This is a remarkable story beautifully told, with a startling final twist. (11+ years) (Kirkus UK)
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!,
This review is from: The Rinaldi Ring (Contents) (Paperback)
I really enjoyed the Snow Spider trilogy and decided to read this one. Thought it was just as good as Jenny Nimmo's other books. Would definitely recommend it. Jay Aged 10
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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It was very exciting, spooky and mysterious.,
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This review is from: The Rinaldi Ring (Contents) (Paperback)
It is about a boy called Elliot, who goes to stay with his cousins. When he is there, he has a very strong sense of a smell of flowers and he often feels someone is with him in his room. He discovers this is the spirit of Mary Ellen who had lived in the house during the second world war. She is not happy because her fiance, Orlando Rinaldi, had died in the war. She is also unhappy because she has lost a special ring given to her by Orlando. Eliot is given the task of returning the ring to Mary Ellen. He is willing to do this so that his life can also return to normal. My friend Abi and I both found it really exciting - you really wanted to know what was going to happen next.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
It was very exciting, spooky and mysterious.,
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This review is from: The Rinaldi Ring (Contents) (Paperback)
It is about a boy called Elliot, who goes to stay with his cousins. When he is there, he has a very strong sense of a smell of flowers and he often feels someone is with him in his room. He discovers this is the spirit of Mary Ellen who had lived in the house during the second world war. She is not happy because her fiance, Orlando Rinaldi, had died in the war. She is also unhappy because she has lost a special ring given to her by Orlando. Eliot is given the task of returning the ring to Mary Ellen. He is willing to do this so that his life can also return to normal. My friend Abi and I both found it really exciting - you really wanted to know what was going to happen next.
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