Tiger Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Rating: 9.5/10 Awards? Won the 2005 Gold Medal Nestle Book Prize Set during the Commonwealth period in England's history, just after the excecution of Charles I, Coriander's world is turned upside down when her mother dies and her father meets another widow called Maud. Maud's daughter is used as a sort of punch bug for Maud, who Coriander hates, especially as Maud is so driven by her following of God that it's turned her nasty and vile. When Coriander's father tells her in private that there is a warrant for his arrest for trying to free Charles I, he leaves before the arrest which leaves Coriander on her own. The only two people she can rely on now are her stepsister and Danes, her beloved and trustworthy maid. Slowly but surely, Coriander changes the household from a bright, fun place to a drab, God-fearing miserable place. Coriander feels depressed, and when her stepsister goes missing, she discovers a totally different world... This is a beautifully-told story that so deservingly won its award. It's a must for those interested in the dark times of Oliver Cromwell, blending fantasy with fact. Highly reccommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyanddandy Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Thanks for that review Tiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glowmay Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Interestingly, Sally Gardner is dysletic. But her books are very good. Most of my friends and I admire her. She's got a new historical book out now. It's called the Red Necklace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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