Gr. 6-9. Book 2 in the Shamer Chronicles, which began with
The Shamer's Daughter (2004), is as much a page-turner as the first book. The evil Dragon Lord of Dunkark, who is scheming to take over the land, is still pursuing both the Shamer and her apprentice, daughter Dina. In this episode, the Shamer is seriously wounded, and Dina is captured and held prisoner by one of the Dragon Lord's henchmen, along with a small boy, who is threatened with death if Dina does not obey the villain's orders. Events unfold through the alternating voices of Dina and her older brother, Davin, who is determined to rescue her. Occasionally readers will need to double-check the chapter headings to be sure which sibling is speaking, and Davin's liberation of Dina and the child seems a bit facile. However, there's plenty to savor in the gripping, relentless flight that ensues--certainly enough to leave readers looking forward to the next Shamer adventure.
Sally EstesCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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Grade 6-9–In this sequel to
The Shamer's Daughter (Holt, 2004), Kaaberbol again delivers a thrilling and sometimes frightening adventure. The story resumes with Dina Tonerre and the other escapees from Dunark living in relative safety among the clans of the Highlands. Her mother continues her work as a Shamer, a person who can look into another's eyes and make them feel shame for thoughts and memories, while she sees them too. When Dina and her mother are out on a mission they are ambushed and her mother is wounded. This sparks a chain of events that includes Dina being kidnapped by the evil Valdracu. Figuring more prominently in this story is Davin, Dina's 16-year-old brother, who tells his point of view in alternating chapters. He is struggling with becoming a man, and desperately wants to prove himself as more than just "the son of the Shamer." When Dina disappears, Davin takes it upon himself to bring her home safely, no matter who gets in his way. Kaaberbol weaves a taut and engrossing novel that is sure to please fantasy lovers. The escapes are harrowing, and the battles will keep readers on the edge of their seats. But they will also appreciate the strength in these characters and will anxiously await the next installment.
–Anna M. Nelson, Collier County Public Library, Naples, FL Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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