Witchlanders very much has a classic fantasy feel to it. Buy a cheap copy of witchlanders book by lena coakley. Sep 08, 2011 witchlanders by lena coakley i didnt have high expectations for this book, though the beautiful cover immediately grabbed me. Witchlanders book by lena coakley official publisher. Lena coakley is the author of witchlanders and worlds of ink and shadow. Lena coakleys first novel is a lush, chilling story. Lena coakley is definitely a new star in the fantasy firmament. Resource links wicked nix is a rare and enchanting book.
Witchlanders is set in a madeup, magical, fantasy world, though its difficult to decipher in what exact time period. See all books authored by lena coakley, including witchlanders, and worlds of ink and shadow, and more on thriftbooks. For about 34 of the book i was highly engaged in the storyline and fascinated by the world lena coakley was building in witchlanders. There is magic, peasant technology, and ageold enemies. Witchlanders book by lena coakley official publisher page.
Fans of contemplative, psychologically rich but no less actionpacked. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Witchlanders by lena coakley overdrive rakuten overdrive. High in their mountain covens, red witches pray to the goddess, protecting the. Melling, author of chronicles of faerie witchlanders is a novel that crackles with magic and storytelling and vibrates with the music of words. In her first novel, picture book author coakley mrs. I found myself skimming pages at a time trying to get to an interesting part or to the hea. High in their mountain covens, red witches pray to the goddess, prote. High in their mountain covens, red witches pray to the goddess, protecting the witchlands by throwing the bones and foretelling the future. Ryder doesnt believe that the prophecies the coven of witches in the witchlands are true until he discovers theyre actually about him. Among other things, she is an illustrator of childrens books and book. Half of the magic comes from fairies, and half comes from the unexpected twists and turns of real life. Falpian gave a little start, thinking of his father.
Jul 12, 2011 a book trailer for the ya novel, witchlanders, a high fantasy about witches, singing magic and swords, written by lena coakley and published by atheneum books for young readers. She concentrated in creative writing at sarah lawrence college and now lives in toronto, canada. I almost want to say, back in time, not set in the future. Witchlanders by lena coakley i didnt have high expectations for this book, though the beautiful cover immediately grabbed me. The book also achieves a sophisticated intertwining of religious and magical mythologies that illuminate both the fantasy world and the ways in which its history. Coakley deftly balances a riproaring adventure with the more somber nuances of a culture steeped in conflict, and her writing is some of.
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I was surprised, although incredibly pleased, to find out the story is told through two different male pointofviews. My name is lena coakley and im a young adult author living in toronto. Aug 30, 2011 witchlanders by lena coakley, 9781442420045, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Witchlanders takes place in an evocative, tantalizingly vibrant world and raises equally evocative questions. Sep 04, 2012 witchlanders is an incredibly intriguing story, one that will be hard to put down. Witchlanders by lena coakley high in their mountain covens, red witches pray to the goddess, protecting the witchlands by throwing the bones and foretelling. Ryder wants to harvest his familys hicca before the chilling arrives in witchland, but now his mother, a rebel witch addicted to a mindaltering flower, has thrown the bones and seen a vision of an assassin in. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Lena coakley after the prediction of ryders mother, once a great prophet and powerful witch, comes true and their village is destroyed by a deadly assassin, ryder embarks on a quest that takes him into the. Witchlanders by lena coakley book cover, description, publication history. High in their mountain covens, red witches pray to the goddess protecting the witchlands by throwing the bones and foretelling the future. She uses descriptive language to build a world of fantasy, rituals, witches and odd beliefs. But it has blown me away this is my favourite ya fantasy in quite a while. Jaime zollars is inspired by fairy tales, flemish painters, and fleamarket photographs.
Lena coakley books list of books by author lena coakley. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy the paperback book witchlanders by lena coakley at indigo. Falpian is a baen prince sent to the broader by his father to mourn the death of his twin brother and his failure as a. Witchlanders is classic high fantasy with a unique magic system and detailed world building.
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Conversation between falpian and a witch from witchlanders by lena coakley, page 337. My first middlegrade novel, wicked nix, is just out and has been nominated for a myrca sundogs award, a diamond willow award, a silver birch express award and was named one of the best childrens books of the year by cbc books. Arthur slade witchlanders is a spellbinding fantasy set in a complex and richly rendered world. Lena coakley author of witchlanders 2011 at booksminority. Witchlanders is an incredibly intriguing story, one that will be hard to put down. After his fathers death, his mother has become increasingly dependent on a dangerous, addictive plant called maidens woe and her behavior has become more and more erratic. Witchlanders by lena coakley is published by atheneum books for young readers, 2011. Sep 04, 2012 buy the paperback book witchlanders by lena coakley at indigo. In high school, creative writing was the only course she ever failed nothing was ever good. Its also an excellent standalone in a genre that is often oversaturated. Lena coakley s first novel is a lush, chilling story that is sure to send shivers through your finger bones. A novel of the brontes and the middle grade novel, wicked nix.
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My books so far i have published two ya novels, worlds of ink and shadow and witchlanders. Click to read more about witchlanders by lena coakley. And even if they can predict the future, what danger is there to foretell now that his peoples. Witchlanders by lena coakley childrens book cellar. Falpian is a baen prince sent to the broader by his father to mourn the death of his twin brother and his failure as a black magician. A book trailer for the ya novel, witchlanders, a high fantasy about witches, singing magic and swords, written by lena coakley and published by atheneum books for young readers. Jaime zollars is inspired by fairy tales, flemish painters, and flea market photographs. Witchlanders author lena coakley interview youtube. Its also an excellent standalone in a genre that is often over saturated. Ryder and falpian are two teens from the warring witchlander and baen people. Wicked nix by lena coakley, jaime zollars, paperback. Wicked nix reads like a fairy tale, but one where nothing is as it seems. Title details for witchlanders by lena coakley available simply free sign up and get 7day trial to read witchlanders by lena coakley and download witchlanders by lena coakley pdf epub kindle book and the comic book war. Witchlanders by lena coakley amys marathon of books.