Intermediate Fiction

From: The Horn Book Guide to Children's and Young Adult Books | Date: October 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

INTERMEDIATE FICTION Aiken, Joan Midwinter Nightingale 251 pp. Delacorte ISBN 0-385-73081-0 15.95 LE ISBN 0-385-90103-8 17.99

(3) King Richard is dying, and several terrifying characters, including a werewolf, are vying for the throne. Dido helps save the kingdom for the rightful heir, her friend Simon. This installment in the Wolves Chronicles has plenty of action, lots of imaginative details, and Dido's usual cool-headed heroism. Fans will appreciate Aiken's rich atmosphere and colorful writing. MVK

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