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PRAISE FOR THE CROWFIELD CURSE
*"A wondrous mystery. Walsh described the environment with calm sensory detail, giving readers a palpably damp, frigid winter. Understatedly tender and mystical yet solid." -- Kirkus, starred review
*"Suspenseful and spooky. With fascinating attention to detail and an edgy battle between evil and good, Walsh sweeps readers almost effortlessly into another time and place. By the close of the novel, readers are hoping for more, and the ending suggests that more is to come. " -- School Library Journal, starred review
"Walsh writes with a sure and steady hand, deftly blending the historical details of medieval monastery life with the magical elements of the mythical supernatural creatures. The hob, with his unintentional wit and well-timed comic relief, is the true standout of the cast. The growing tension will compel young readers toward the climactic battle in the woods and its terrifying conclusion." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Dotted with evil curses, dead angels, and dark places. Walsh expertly mixes the fantastical with the humdrum necessities of medieval life." -- Booklist
*Includes a timetable of daily life in the abbey and a glossary of monastic terms
*Plus a sneak peek at the sequel THE CROWFIELD DEMON!
A 2011 USBBY Outstanding International Book
New York Public Library's "100 Titles for Reading and Sharing"
Kirkus "Best Book of the Year"
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*THE CROWFIELD CURSE
Author: Walsh, Pat
In 1347 at a country monastery, a wondrous mystery unfolds. Collecting firewood in a frozen forest, William finds an unfamiliar cat-sized creature wounded in an animal trap. It moans but also talks, so despite his neck hairs hackling at this incomprehensible being, William brings the hob home to the single sympathetic monk at Crowfield Abbey
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It is March 1348. Evil lurks in Crowfield Abbey and the building is starting to collapse. Fay creatures have fled the surrounding forest in terror. Repairs begin and William is given the job of lifting floor tiles in a haunted side chapel. There he finds a box from an earlier pagan time containing a small wooden bowl, coveed with strange warnings and symbols. The bowl is cursed and a hideous demon is unleashed that will wreak unspeakable havoc within the Abbey's walls. Can Will and his friends summon help in tim or is it the end of Crowfield forever? The second book in the Crowfield series.
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Having really enjoyed the first Crowfield book last year, I was eager to catch up with William and the rest of the inhabitants of Crowfield Abbey including Brother Walter, the endearing hob and the enigmatic fay Shadlock.
It is now March 1348 and a year has passed since the shenanigans involving the fallen angel in the woods and the subsequent battle between good and evil. Surely, peace will now reign in this cloistered domain but alas, there is no rest for the wicked given the evil aura which seems to be settling over the church at Crowfield, tainting the inhabitants' thoughts be they awake or asleep.
William, Brother Walter, Shadlock and Brother Snail join forces to track down the source of this malevolence and hopefully conquer it. However they cannot do this without drawing on pagan powers such as alchemy - where will it all end? As usual, the rest of the monks look down on William and don't take his warnings seriously - yes, they will regret it!
Pat Walsh has succeeded in keeping up the pace of her first Crowfield novel, cranking up the tension and increasing the mystery of William's family, leaving the reader chomping at the bit for the next instalment in this exciting medieval fantasy. Highly recommended for ages 9-12 and "big kids" too!
It is now March 1348 and a year has passed since the shenanigans involving the fallen angel in the woods and the subsequent battle between good and evil. Surely, peace will now reign in this cloistered domain but alas, there is no rest for the wicked given the evil aura which seems to be settling over the church at Crowfield, tainting the inhabitants' thoughts be they awake or asleep.
William, Brother Walter, Shadlock and Brother Snail join forces to track down the source of this malevolence and hopefully conquer it. However they cannot do this without drawing on pagan powers such as alchemy - where will it all end? As usual, the rest of the monks look down on William and don't take his warnings seriously - yes, they will regret it!
Pat Walsh has succeeded in keeping up the pace of her first Crowfield novel, cranking up the tension and increasing the mystery of William's family, leaving the reader chomping at the bit for the next instalment in this exciting medieval fantasy. Highly recommended for ages 9-12 and "big kids" too!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This sequel to last year's The Crowfield Curse is a lot better than its predecessor, and I really enjoyed that one. So I was very impressed indeed. The story of the young boy William, orphaned after his family die in a fire and left to live with the monks of Crowfield Abbey is a real page turner. The book mixes the life of a medieval monastery with that of a world populated by fays, demons and warrior angels. Pat Walsh writes with verve and enthusiasm and a real sense of place. The book is exciting without being melodramatic and I found myself speeding through it, genuinely wanting to know what happens next. This book could be read as a standalone story, but works much, much better if you have read the first one, which I recommend you do. It is quite dark and grimly bloody in places so I would hesitate to recommend it to younger readers, but it would be perfect for 12 and upwards. It is clear from the ending that there is more to come. I cannot wait.
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I bought this book for my 12 year old daughter for Christmas, after months of pestering ever since she had finished The Crowfield Curse.
No disappointment. She loved it and had read it in 9 days (over Christmas and competing with TV, Wii & Blackberry) !!
No disappointment. She loved it and had read it in 9 days (over Christmas and competing with TV, Wii & Blackberry) !!
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amazing!
One of the best books i've read in a long time, I was totally hooked. I loved the first book in the series, The Crowfield Curse, and had to get my hands on this one too! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Larewen Evenstar
A big improvement on The Crowfield Curse!
This was a pleasant surprise after the slightly disappointing Crowfield Curse. For me the plot was more original, was better paced and more exciting, so all in all reading this was... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Jack M
A cracking little read
I read The Crowfield Curse last year and thought it was fantastic. Fresh, new and very different, so I was keen to read the second in the series: The Crowfield Demon. Read more
Published 12 months ago by BDMist
The Crowfield Demon
Absolutely brilliant 2nd book in the Crowfield series. Characters great and storyline great. This is a children's book, but I loved it. I would recommend it to anyone.
Published 12 months ago by madam mim
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Brillant book - my daughter enjoyed it very much. Can't recommend it highly enough. Second book in the, "hopefully", series. Read more
Published 13 months ago by moonlight
The Crowfield Demon
An excellent snapshot of medieval life through the eyes of young Will. I deliberately read this second volume slower than book one - The Crowfield Curse - and consequently... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Survivor
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