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aggressive_nostalgia's review against another edition
A really interesting and clever story; however, I must say that I preferred the first one. The Land of the Silver Apples just seems to lack a little of the magic (so to speak) of The Sea of Trolls.
em_ily_816's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
sanjastajdohar's review against another edition
5.0
An excellent sequel to the first book, the characters are still finding themselves and their place in the world. Love the hobgoblins and the portrait of Elfland. The characters we got to know in the first book are learning and developing, which is always great, as well as the mythology woven into the book. Can't wait to read the next one!
garnetofeden's review against another edition
4.0
It wasn't quite as good as The Sea of Trolls but still introduced some interesting new concepts. I really enjoyed the discussion of the mythology behind elves/the Fair Folk . However, I felt so sorry for Jack's parents. I can't really say why without spoiling the book, but I hope that some of that gets resolved for them in the next book.
Rating reviewed 1/28/2023.
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being fallen angels - those who sat on the fence during the war in heaven. Because of this, they were cast down to Earth, but don't have souls despite having physical formsRating reviewed 1/28/2023.
ehays84's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this as much as the first one, which is definitely a compliment. I am also looking forward to reading the next one. She kept the story in England this time so there was more about the mythology of that island rather than that of scandinavia. This made for an interesting and different feel from the first book. Definitely recommend this book.
jtryckman's review against another edition
3.0
I really loved "Sea of Trolls", and yet with this book I found myself frequently bored. I'm not sure what it was - perhaps how long it took for the 'plot' to happen, or how slowly certain scenes seemed to go - but "The Land of Silver Apples" was regretfully less enjoyable than its predecessor.
mbondlamberty's review against another edition
3.0
I've always enjoyed Nancy Farmer books.
Some of the characters (like Lucy) are very one-dimensional, but yet I was motivated to keep going until the end and am now reading the final book
But I think it would be enjoyable to children.
Actually listened to this book, but am switching my audio books to non-audio for my pages read records.
Some of the characters (like Lucy) are very one-dimensional, but yet I was motivated to keep going until the end and am now reading the final book
But I think it would be enjoyable to children.
Actually listened to this book, but am switching my audio books to non-audio for my pages read records.
sharonskinner's review against another edition
4.0
There's a lot to digest in this second book in this series, and while it is rather long-winded, I really enjoyed following along with the characters on this latest and incredible imaginative adventure.
amandabock's review against another edition
3.0
I was very excited when I saw this on the bookstore shelves, because I really enjoyed the first one, and I'm a huge admirer of Nancy Farmer in general.
I enjoyed the adventure, and certainly the kids who liked [book: Sea of Trolls] will love this one, too. However, I was disappointed in the mythology and folklore allusions in this one. Perhaps it's just that the world of hobgoblins and elves is more well-trodden than the realms of Nordic mythology that Farmer introduced us to in the first book. The story is good, even great (and addresses some of my earlier issues with the character of Lucy), but the novel lacks the depth and innovation of Sea of Trolls.
All of that being said, I will be eager to see what happens to Pega and Thorgil next, which, I now see from the flap copy, we will learn be able from The Islands of the Blesseds in 2009. Why does it seem so arrogant and pushy to have the publication date for the final book so soon? It feels like they're flaunting it in my face, "Ha, ha, the final book is done, but we're going to make you wait two years before we let you see it!"
Sheesh. Think of the effect on a fifth grader. Are they still going to be interested when they're in the seventh grade?
I enjoyed the adventure, and certainly the kids who liked [book: Sea of Trolls] will love this one, too. However, I was disappointed in the mythology and folklore allusions in this one. Perhaps it's just that the world of hobgoblins and elves is more well-trodden than the realms of Nordic mythology that Farmer introduced us to in the first book. The story is good, even great (and addresses some of my earlier issues with the character of Lucy), but the novel lacks the depth and innovation of Sea of Trolls.
All of that being said, I will be eager to see what happens to Pega and Thorgil next, which, I now see from the flap copy, we will learn be able from The Islands of the Blesseds in 2009. Why does it seem so arrogant and pushy to have the publication date for the final book so soon? It feels like they're flaunting it in my face, "Ha, ha, the final book is done, but we're going to make you wait two years before we let you see it!"
Sheesh. Think of the effect on a fifth grader. Are they still going to be interested when they're in the seventh grade?