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Llewellyn, Sam
3 Reviews
(2)
4-6
Lyonesse series.
In this follow-up to The Well Between the Worlds, the kings of Beyondsea agree to support Idris against the evil regent Fisheagle if Idris proves himself by rescuing his kidnapped sister. Idris's passage from diffident boy to commanding monarch is authoritatively drawn; the wonders and horrors of his journey are described in dreamlike prose that is both sense-rich and challenging.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 2010
(2)
4-6
Twelve-year-old Idris, a monstergroom-in-training, has a destiny. In his strange land, a familiar tale unfolds--starting with a sword trapped in stone. A disorienting setting keeps Arthurian motifs fresh. In Llewellyn's singular fantasy world, the details are telling and consistent, the prose is dreamlike, and the characters develop slowly from childhood ordinariness into epic heroism.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2009
(3)
4-6
When Eric Thrashmettle (think Ozzy Osbourne), former leader of the greatest classic "feedback metal" band, Death Eric, loses all his money, it's up to his down-to-earth kids Lulubelle Flower Fairy (Lou) and Living Buddha (Buddy) to bring the band out of retirement and generate some cold hard cash. This clever, silly story provides ample laughs as it satirizes the music scene.
Reviewer: Marika Hoe
3 reviews
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