Coriander Hobie, born in 1643, has a remarkable tale to
tell -- the tale of a childhood touched by unexplained bits of wonder, but too
soon marked by tragedy. After her beloved mother dies and her father is forced
to flee London, Coriander is left at the mercy of a stepmother full of cruelty. In the very
nick of time, Coriander finds that she has somehow managed to transport
herself to a land of fairies, and there she discovers what she has always
suspected: that her mother was from a more magical world than grimy old London. And that she herself has
inherited some of her mother's mysterious abilities - abilities that she now has a desperate need to master.
Be prepared to be swept away by atmospheric writing that
casts a lasting spell. Sally Gardner's prose is exquisitely beautiful and her
story and characters enthralling. She has written a rare and glorious book.
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December 2005 was a very special month for Sally Gardner - the month I, Corinder, her first book for older children, won the Nestle Children's Book Prize in the 9-11 years category. Not bad for a woman who was written off as "unteachable" and sent to a school for maladjusted children because she was so profoundly dyslexic. Full Review (439 words).
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Publishers Weekly
Seamlessly meshing fact and fantasy, the author composes a suspenseful masterpiece that will have audience members gladly suspending their disbelief. Ages 10-up.
Kirkus Reviews
Deft and dulcet language, a cast of supporters not the least of whom is Coriander's loving stepsister Hester, and the tie to a grim historical season will hold readers fast.
Sunday Times - Amanda Craig
This is a classic new novel by an author who has written a rich fairytale for our times.
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by Abinaya Awesome!! I believe this is a very good book because I find the way they embed fantasy, history, magic, romance and mystery altogether fascinating. Especially, it has been ages since I have read a book set in the 1600's. An interesting MUST READ book! a... Read More
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by sumaya i coriander I Coriander was very good story because it tell about how Coriander's life was after her mum had died, and a new world that she found out her mum was from. It also tells that her dad had to run away because he help prisoner escape and she is left... Read More
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