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Sword and Verse
Kathy Macmillan
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Description for Sword and Verse
Hardback. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: YFG; YFM. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 210 x 140. Weight in Grams: 646.
In a sweeping fantasy that award-winning author Franny Billingsley called fascinating and unique, debut author Kathy MacMillan weaves palace intrigue and epic world building to craft a tale for fans of Rae Carson and Megan Whalen Turner. Raisa was just a child when she was sold into slavery in the kingdom of Qilara. Before she was taken away, her father had been adamant that she learn to read and write. But where she now lives, literacy is a capital offense for all but the nobility. The written language is closely protected, and only the King, Prince, Tutor, ... Read more
In a sweeping fantasy that award-winning author Franny Billingsley called fascinating and unique, debut author Kathy MacMillan weaves palace intrigue and epic world building to craft a tale for fans of Rae Carson and Megan Whalen Turner. Raisa was just a child when she was sold into slavery in the kingdom of Qilara. Before she was taken away, her father had been adamant that she learn to read and write. But where she now lives, literacy is a capital offense for all but the nobility. The written language is closely protected, and only the King, Prince, Tutor, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
384
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
449g
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780062324610
SKU
V9780062324610
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Ref
99-15
About Kathy Macmillan
Kathy MacMillan has been a librarian, American Sign Language interpreter, children's performer, teacher, storyteller, and writer. Her previous work includes educator- and parent-resource books about promoting literacy through signing with all children. Sword and Verse was inspired by her research into ancient libraries and her interest in exploring the power of language. Kathy lives in Owings Mills, Maryland, with her ... Read more
Reviews for Sword and Verse
I was completely enthralled by the fascinating and unique world. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough.
Franny Billingsley, award-winning author of Chime A tense, romantic fantasy epic about prejudice, political struggle, and the power of words, SWORD AND VERSE kept me guessing at every turn. Kathy MacMillan is a writer to watch.
R.J. Anderson, ... Read more
Franny Billingsley, award-winning author of Chime A tense, romantic fantasy epic about prejudice, political struggle, and the power of words, SWORD AND VERSE kept me guessing at every turn. Kathy MacMillan is a writer to watch.
R.J. Anderson, ... Read more