| Clovermead: In the Shadow of the Bear Contributor(s): Randall, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 144242740X ISBN-13: 9781442427402 Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books OUR PRICE: $14.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Bears |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 820 |
| Physical Information: 0.76" H x 6" W x 9" (0.81 lbs) 304 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 78693 Reading Level: 5.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 11.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Twelve-year-old Clovermead Wickward's head is filled with stories of adventure. She dreams about the thrill of a sword fight and the excitement of heroic quests. The last thing Clovermead expects is for those dreams to come true. But it seems her father, Waxmelt, is not who she has believed hi to be. As she becomes aware of strange new powers within her, Clovermead realizes that her father is harboring secrest that threaten to tear their small family apart. At the same time, the good nuns of Lady Moon are waging war again the evil bear-priests of Lord Ursus. Suddenly Clovermead and Waxmelt find themselves thrust into the middle of an epic battle. Clovermead comes to understand that the clash between good and evil is raging not only on the battlefield but also within herself. Will she succumb to the temptation of evil, in the shadow of the bear, or will she fight for the salvation of good? |
Contributor Bio(s): Randall, David: - David Randall received his MFA from Columbia University in 1996 and completed his PhD in British history in 2005. David lives with his wife in New York City. |