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I really loved this book, and the three books after (the last just barely came out) They're by Allison Croggon.

submitted by Aliza, age 13, Vermont
(April 8, 2009 - 4:08 pm)

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What are they about?

submitted by Mary W., age 11 and one, NJ
(April 9, 2009 - 12:49 pm)

It starts out with the main character, Maerad (MI-rid), who is a slave (just so you know, I'm terrible at describing books: I either give them away or don't say enough) in a backwater holding, and is helped to escape by a mysterious man named Cadvan. There is a lot of destiny involved in these books, and they are very long, but I really enjoyed them (I haven't described the half of it). I really suggest them!

submitted by Aliza, age 13, Vermont
(April 9, 2009 - 2:31 pm)

Say what? *just joking* Sorry. I didn't quite catch that... what's a backwater holdng, for one thing?

They sound interesting, though. And your description wasn't that horrible.

submitted by Mary W., age 11 and one, NJ
(April 12, 2009 - 5:51 pm)

A holding is like a...hmm. A very lowly country lord's house/small castle, with quarters outside for slaves, a blacksmith, etc., so it's almost a small town, with a large wall around it (I think. That's that way I think of it). Backwater meaning it's a long way from everything....

submitted by Aliza, age 13, Vermont
(April 13, 2009 - 7:28 am)

That is extremely cool.

submitted by Mary W., age 11 and one, Backwater Holdi
(April 13, 2009 - 2:47 pm)

Sounds like a good series.

submitted by Ima Bookworm
(May 24, 2009 - 11:25 am)