- Hardcover: 270 pages
- Publisher: Jerboa Books; 2nd Edition edition (1 Sep 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 9948431626
- ISBN-13: 978-9948431626
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.4 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 380,591 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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When Finn Kennedy comes to live in Dubai he expects to do nothing more adventurous than surf a few good waves. Then he meets Triton, the Sea Djinn, a supernatural being with spectacular powers. Triton reveals that Finn's parents have been kidnapped at sea by Hydrus, the evil Sea Djinn who is preparing to wage war against Triton's and Finn's worlds in a battle of the Djinns that has been brewing for a thousand years.
About the Author
Linda Davies read Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Oxford University and then worked for seven years as an investment banker in New York and London. She then escaped banking to write bestselling novels. She lived for three years in Peru before returning to London. She now lives in Dubai with her husband and children. In an eerily prophetic case of fact following fiction, in October 2005, just after she had woven the theme of kidnap at sea into the Sea Djinn, she and her husband were kidnapped at sea by the Iranian navy and held captive for two weeks. Happily they were released and with considerably greater insight, she completed her novel. Sea Djinn is her first novel for children.
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SeaDjinn is an excellent children's novel by Linda Davies aimed at 11+ children. At first glance the novel seems a bit massive in comparison with other children books, but once you start reading it, it becomes a page turner. Thrilling situations, exciting and rapid plot development, and memorable characters are at the helm of the story. Story is probably a bit familiar but then how many kids wouldn't like Arabian Nights sort of stories anyway.
The writing is very fluent, the scenes are set like the writer has actually seen them and some of the descriptions of locations like beech and sea are remarkably established while not becoming a bit too much artistic and the pace of the events is never compromised.
Also the language is on par throughout and the overall flow of the story development seems like a key thing here along with magical settings and the characters do not seem over the top like in some other children's' stories.
An excellent read and thoroughly enjoyable. Thumbs Up!
The writing is very fluent, the scenes are set like the writer has actually seen them and some of the descriptions of locations like beech and sea are remarkably established while not becoming a bit too much artistic and the pace of the events is never compromised.
Also the language is on par throughout and the overall flow of the story development seems like a key thing here along with magical settings and the characters do not seem over the top like in some other children's' stories.
An excellent read and thoroughly enjoyable. Thumbs Up!
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This is an exciting adventure aimed at older chidlren 11+ or to be read to younger children.This is a really good tale about a young man, Finn Kennedy who meets a Sea Genie who needs help to save the world from an evil tyrant. Very much Arabian Knights stuff and will keep the kids entertained. Worth buying!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Sea Djinn is one of the best books my 9 year-old son has ever read. It is so exciting - he was captivated! He said that he couldn't wait to get to the next chapter because it was so good and Linda stops at really exciting places. The scenes and characters are beautifully described. I read it too and loved it. Watch out for Fire Djinn - the next in the series, it's a fantastic read as well.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Fast paced and enjoyable
I had this book for ages I started to read it then misplaced it then found it again and finished it. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Thrud Fan
My 7 year old son enjoyed this
My son (aged 7) read this and told me he enjoyed it. Not a lot more I can say.
Published 21 months ago by Dr. W. E. Allen
Extraordinary book in so many ways!
Sea Djinn was captivating from beginning to end. The plot was gripping and the characters were believable and engaging. Read more
Published on 25 May 2010
Cracking adventure set in an alternative location
This novel for young teens has magic and adventure that lures the reader in. The teacher who gives them explosive lessons, the Djinn who use humans as their army and the children... Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2010 by J. E. M. Kneale
A really enjoyable book :)
I really liked this stroy. It was a lot of fun and I think many kids will enjoy it. I did!
Published on 22 Dec 2009 by A. Willmer
Enjoyable but by-the-numbers kids fantasy tale
I've always loved teen fantasy fiction, the imagination on offer and the inventive characters, settings and plots that always form the crux of said novels making for fantastic,... Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2009 by L. Green
Evocative and fast moving
Harry Potter meet Alex Rider! Need I say more. An excellent read, fast moving, interesting location, great writing. I could taste, smell and hear the sea. Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2009 by artemisrhi
Sea Djinn
Fascinating book, couldn't put it down, a real adventure story, would advise anybody to read it - Jack.
Published on 14 Nov 2009
I couldn't put it down!
I spent a couple of days picking up the "Sea Djinn", looking at the back cover and then putting it to one side to read later. Read more
Published on 21 Oct 2009 by Ren
Good fantasy adventure
This is a very good nautical adventure yarn, but probably is better suited to younger readers rather than adults, but that doesn't mean to say adults can't enjoy it too (I did). Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2009 by Dragon0303
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