Carson, R. (2012). The girl of fire and thorns. New York, NY: Greenwillow Books.
ISBN 978-0062221834 Audiobook, $29.99
ISBN 978-0062221834 Audiobook, $29.99
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Booktalk: Elisa has spent her entire life feeling like second best next to her graceful and queenly elder sister, Alodia. Her father and sister have never included her in political discussions or decisions, instead, she has been trained to speak three languages and study scriptures and the art of war. You see, Elisa is the chosen one, the bearer of the Godstone. She has been chosen by God to perform a great act of service for her people. But Elisa doesn’t feel chosen, she feels neglected, scared, and insecure.
When her father marries her off to the king of a neighboring country as part of a treaty, Elisa has no idea what to expect. She thinks her father and sister are just trying to be rid of her. She has no idea that she’s in danger in her own country, or that she’s headed to a country in the midst of war. Just when Elisa begins to discover the truth about her own destiny, she is kidnapped by a man who thinks the power of her Godstone will save his people. But, what if Elisa can never discover its secrets? What if she can never harness its power? Will Elisa’s faith be enough to save her?
Awards:
- 2012 William C. Morris YA Debut Award Nominee
- 2011 Andre Norton Award Nominee for Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy
- 2012 Ohioana Book Award for Young Adult
- 2011 Cybils Award Nominee for Fantasy & Science Fiction (Young Adult)
- 2012 Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults
"I loved the characters and the action just kept coming." ~ Keddi B., age 16
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