I, Coriander (Paperback)

'original and enigmatic'

'...I absolutely loved it. Sally has a fresh and very individual voice and a great story to tell. Coriander will remain in my head for ever; she's very real and her strength to go on whatever life throws at her makes her a classic heroine. There's a strong sense of time too - and a piece of our history that is not too often written about' (Wendy Cooling )

'Part fairy tale, part historical novel, I, Coriander is a spellbinding novel with an enchanting heroine - I loved it' (George Hanratty PUBLISHING NEWS )

'...stunning tale. ...The author evokes an aura of mystery and enchantment from the very first chapter. ...Seamlessly meshing fact and fantasy, the author composes a suspenseful masterpiece that will have audience members gladly suspending their disbelief' (Sharyn November PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (US) )

'...combines fairy-tale elements with reality. ...Coriander is given an ending to please the most romantically-inclined reader. This is a beautifully produced book, with a traditional charm' (Linda Newbery TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT )

'..Sally Gardner is one of our most successful authors ... an extraordinarily beautiful and gripping tale, but what astonishes is Gardner's prose ....This is a classic new novel by an author who has written a rich fairytale for our times' (Amanda Craig TIMES )

'..Recommended reading' (FUNDAY TIMES )

'...a tale of accelerated growing up, a drama of suffering and fear, loyalty and first love, all played out against a background of rich period detail. It is also the story of the growing pains of a nation - Britain - that went through its own fundamentalist phase' (Nicolette Jones SUNDAY TIMES )

'...spellbinding story... The author weaves an enchanted path between a magical, dangerous fairyland and the even more sinister real world... Readers will find themselves desparately caring about Coriander's fate' (Philip Daws & Margaret Niewiadomska HAVERHILL ECHO )

'...blends accurate historical detail with magic. ...a narrative with a really fresh voice... this novel can be said to be enchanting' (Jennifer Taylor CHILDREN'S BOOKSELLER (AUG 05) )

'A glorious, beautifully written novel... This story entranced me from page one and didn't let me go until the last sentence' (Julian Exposito BOOKSELLER CHILDREN'S BUYER'S GUIDE: HIGHLIGHTS )

'...richly written, highly visual and full of accurate historical detail, but most importantly it tells the story of a strong young woman who will overcome whatever life throws at her.' (Wendy Cooling CHILD EDUCATION MAGAZINE )

'From the first the story is gripping and the evocation of the times as vivid as Pepys' diary... it is with a real sense of loss that the reader reaches the end of the tale... Strikingly original and richly textured... a very special book indeed.' (Barbara Sherrard-Smith SCHOOL LIBRARIAN )

'heartrending' (Julia Eccleshare LOOK AT A BOOK (The Guardian) )

'Deft and dulcet language, a cast of supporters... and the tie to a grim historical season will hold readers fast.' (KIRKUS REVIEWS )

'[readers] will reap rewards from Gardner's conjuring of both turbulent 17th Century London and the shimmering mysteries of fairyland' (Jennifer Mattson BOOKLIST )

'captivating... you fall in love with her sensitive yet resolute character within five minutes of the start.' (THE INDEPENDENT )

'a winner... a wonderful mixture of history, adventure, romance and magic.' (BOOKS FOR KEEPS )

'one of the most original and unforgettable stories of 2005' (CAROUSEL )

'A very unusual, poetic tale' (Rosalind Kerven THE NORTHERN ECHO )

'original and enigmatic' (Juliet Towsend THE SPECTATOR )

'I, Coriander tells the troubled, half-magical stroy of a girl living at the time of Cromwell. Flitting between two worlds, this is a truly original work, richly detailing and emotionally compelling.' (Nick Tucker THE INDEPENDENT 9.12.06 )

'This hybrid of historical fiction and fairytale is sure to be a hit with a wide audience. The rich descriptions and adventurous plot, as well as hints of romance and danger, will appeal to enthusiasts of a variety of genres.' (Beth Morrissey INIS (CHILDREN'S BOOKS IRELAND) Winter 05 )

'Sally Gardner convincingly turned herself from an illustrator who wrote into a novelist with her magical debut I, Coriander. Combining a classic fairy tale storyline with a beautifully described historical backdrop, she produced a wonderful book.' (Graham Marks PUBLISHING NEWS 16.12.05 )

'a beautifully written tale of suspense and intrigue.' (Nancy Castaldo HISTORICAL NOVELS REVIEW )

'The characters were really believable... Anyone who likes history or is interested in this period would enjoy this story.' (Carriona Paterson (Portobello High) TEEN TITLES )

'Brilliant descriptions, powerfully evoking the sounds and smells of London in the period and superbly drawn characters combine with a delicately constructed plot to make this book a real pleasure.' (GOOD BOOK GUIDE )