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Clifton Chase and the Arrow of Light (editie 2013)

door Jaimie M. Engle, Debbie Johnson (Illustrator)

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A Medieval Fantasy Book For Readers Who Love Magic, Dragons, and Epic Adventure *Legend Clashes with True History in this Exciting Book Series.* From Critically Acclaimed Author and listed as a Top Ten Pick in 2013 by Kid Lit Reviews. Clifton Chase is the latest target for bully Ryan Rivales. When he finds a mysterious arrow in his closet, he takes Ryan's bet to see who can hit the target. Ryan nails the bull's-eye, but Clifton's piece of junk arrow sails out of sight and when he finally finds it, something isn't right. Somehow, Clifton has magically time travelled to Medieval England in the year 1485, where he meets two a dwarf, a mythological bird, and two princes bullied by their tyrant uncle, King Richard III. The Arrow of Light, carved from wood of the Tree of Knowledge and fletched with feathers from the all-knowing bird of wisdom named Simurgh, has chosen Clifton. He is led by Dane the Dwarf to Droffilic Tower where Clifton must rescue the princes, Edward V and Richard Plantagenet. And somehow, he succeeds After a near miss rescue mission, the princes are reunited with their sister Elizabeth, and plans to defeat King Richard are set in motion. Clifton is knighted for his valor and presented with his own sword. He can't believe it. It is Excalibur. After he wakes up from fainting, the group prepares to leave the Great Hall. No one counted on a dragon showing up in the city. But, the dragon didn't know about Jasper Tudor and his travels to the Far East. He recites a chant in the bell tower, transporting them all to the safety of a waiting ship in the English Channel. Only after Clifton learns the true meaning of friendship, bravery, and sacrifice can he help the princes escape and find the courage to face his own bully, Ryan Rivales. Befriended by a dwarf, a mythical bird called Simurgh, and a cast of comical characters, Clifton's epic fantasy adventure through medieval times is the perfect book for boys and girls of all ages, and the young at heart. A coming-of-age historical fantasy for those readers who like Percy Jackson, Narnia, and The Never Ending Story. This book for kids teaches about bullying through a fantasy adventure; a great way to open the door to an easy conversation about a difficult topic. "Clifton Chase and the Arrow of Light belongs on your bookshelf - young or old - right along with Tolkien and Grimm. And if you're looking for a perfect gift for kids or those "grown ups" who love to lose themselves in an engaging epic, this series will not fail you " "You will find everything you ever wanted in a Fantasy book with dragons, swords, Kings, Queens, dwarves, and more. I totally recommend this book for reading time with your children, but be warned, they will never want you to stop "… (meer)

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Lid:	cool_mia
Titel:	Clifton Chase and the Arrow of Light
Auteurs:	Jaimie M. Engle
Andere auteurs:	Debbie Johnson (Illustrator)
Info:	Wayman Publishing (2013), Paperback, 306 pages
Verzamelingen:	My Winnings, Aan het lezen
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This was a very fun book. I don't want to give away too much about the book but my kids loved the two worlds and really enjoyed the characters and action. We will probably read this book again.

spacechick365 | Sep 28, 2014 |

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I received this book from LibraryThing .Clifton Chase , a boy in the seventh grade is involved through an arrow which belongs to his family into a series of aventures of the Medieval England . I think this book is appropiate for young people as in an enjoyable reading meddles the magic world with the history of England, comparing two worlds : the present and the past. (

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obispo | Nov 7, 2013 |

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It was a captivating read that only lasted two sittings. Clifton Chase is in the seventh grade, he has archery class (lucky kid); when he makes a poor bet with the new kid and triggers an adventure. This book was a great adventure, Jaime M Engle did a superb job on the lessons, mixing them in with history and magic. For parents looking into this book, I'd recommend it. Be prepared you may need to brush up on King Richard, medieval England, magic, and Florida to satisfy questions from the kids. The only short coming I found is that it was hard to get into at the beginning, after a bit the story really took off. Maybe I'll start the authors next book with a cup of dropwater.

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PagePenguin | Aug 28, 2013 |

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Clifton Chase is a middle grades adventure novel that combines historical fiction and fantasy with a religious twist. My favorite parts were the historical elements, from the descriptions of Medieval England to the political intrigue of the War of the Roses. Engle weaves the history into the story in a way that teaches without dumping facts on the reader, with just enough fantasy to keep things interesting. The pacing in the beginning was a little slow for me, and I would have liked a more concrete connection between the modern-day elements and the fantasy world, but this is still a solid middle grades read.

Read this review and others on my blog at: http://unavoidableawkwardness.blogspot.com/2013/08/book-review-clifton-chase-and... (

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dennison2969 | Aug 22, 2013 |

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I appreciated the light touch in this book of using real history without bashing us over the head with Serious History Talk, it's a very good blend of fiction and fact. I wish the beginning was tighter, less inside-his-head and more showing, not telling. It took me a couple tries to really get into reading it. Though it could just be me! As progressed in the new world I thought he handled strange incidences just a wee bit too casually - no questioning, just accepted everything at face value and went along. Again, maybe it's just me, but comparing his reactions to, say, the children in The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe ... I think I'd have liked to have seen more reaction, more wondering, from Clifton. Perhaps more resistance. Some parts dragged and felt like we were going in circles, others just dashed right through something I wanted to know more about. I feel like this is a good book and the author's next one will be GREAT.

All in all, though, it was an enjoyable read and I would recommend it to others. And I'd read the next book this author writes! (

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A Medieval Fantasy Book For Readers Who Love Magic, Dragons, and Epic Adventure Legend Clashes with True History in this Exciting Book Series. From Critically Acclaimed Author and listed as a Top Ten Pick in 2013 by Kid Lit Reviews. Clifton Chase is the latest target for bully Ryan Rivales. When he finds a mysterious arrow in his closet, he takes Ryan's bet to see who can hit the target. Ryan nails the bull's-eye, but Clifton's piece of junk arrow sails out of sight and when he finally finds it, something isn't right. Somehow, Clifton has magically time travelled to Medieval England in the year 1485, where he meets two a dwarf, a mythological bird, and two princes bullied by their tyrant uncle, King Richard III. The Arrow of Light, carved from wood of the Tree of Knowledge and fletched with feathers from the all-knowing bird of wisdom named Simurgh, has chosen Clifton. He is led by Dane the Dwarf to Droffilic Tower where Clifton must rescue the princes, Edward V and Richard Plantagenet. And somehow, he succeeds After a near miss rescue mission, the princes are reunited with their sister Elizabeth, and plans to defeat King Richard are set in motion. Clifton is knighted for his valor and presented with his own sword. He can't believe it. It is Excalibur. After he wakes up from fainting, the group prepares to leave the Great Hall. No one counted on a dragon showing up in the city. But, the dragon didn't know about Jasper Tudor and his travels to the Far East. He recites a chant in the bell tower, transporting them all to the safety of a waiting ship in the English Channel. Only after Clifton learns the true meaning of friendship, bravery, and sacrifice can he help the princes escape and find the courage to face his own bully, Ryan Rivales. Befriended by a dwarf, a mythical bird called Simurgh, and a cast of comical characters, Clifton's epic fantasy adventure through medieval times is the perfect book for boys and girls of all ages, and the young at heart. A coming-of-age historical fantasy for those readers who like Percy Jackson, Narnia, and The Never Ending Story. This book for kids teaches about bullying through a fantasy adventure; a great way to open the door to an easy conversation about a difficult topic. "Clifton Chase and the Arrow of Light belongs on your bookshelf - young or old - right along with Tolkien and Grimm. And if you're looking for a perfect gift for kids or those "grown ups" who love to lose themselves in an engaging epic, this series will not fail you " "You will find everything you ever wanted in a Fantasy book with dragons, swords, Kings, Queens, dwarves, and more. I totally recommend this book for reading time with your children, but be warned, they will never want you to stop "

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