Summary: A coming of age story in 16th century London, Coriander beings her story happily, the wealthy daughter of loving parents. But after her mother dies, she sees strange goings-on, strangest of all, her father's marriage to a mean Puritanical mother. When her father is arrested in association with Oliver Cromwell, her step-mother takes in a horrible priest, who rules the family with an iron fist. When Coriander rebels against them, he locks her in a trunk for three years. But instead of dying, Coriander learns of another fairy world where her mother had been a princess and her wicked aunt is trying to seize control. Coriander learns to take control in both her London world and in the fairy world.
Assessment: This is another wonderful book for girls. It is quiet in story, but extremely rich in details. History buffs will savor the flavors of the details of the politics and lifestyles of the day, as well the touch of romance in the fairy world. The novel is beautifully written, well-plotted, and just a delight to read.
6 comments:
I just discovered your blog and I am so glad to find a rich set of reviews of books that I can consider for my kids and nephews/nieces.
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I have reached chapter 12 and so far it has been brilliant.I cant wait to finish the book,though i will be said that it has ended.I just cant put it down.A real page turner!
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I also enjoyed I, Coriander. it's a totally different book from the others. I agree with you that the book was well-written. guess that kept me reading it till the last page. :)
Here's my review of it.
This book really stood out for me. I loved it.
i am so engrossed even with the first few pages i love its original features and imaginative descriptionions and settings
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