"Emelin" was a page turner for me, and when I finished it felt much too soon. I found the key subject of 'illuminating' most enthralling, not only because it is unique but also because it is handed over and subsequently attributed to a rather "unthinkable" person for the time period. I personally loved the setting in medieval times and how the author Jackie Randall brought authenticity to what & how life was back then. All the characters were well thought out and every single one was relatable and believable. "Emelin" is an enchanting and captivating novel about a young girl's success against all odds. I did not buy "Emelin" on Amazon but I was very excited when I won the giveaway on Goodreads for this book, and I have not been disappointed. Page turner novel for young adults and grown-ups alike, Review by One Earth And, unlike so much fantasy literature out there for kids at the moment, this book speaks to a time and place that truly existed! A great way to get kids and teens interested in learning about the past. As an adult reading on behalf of kids, even I was fully taken in by the unique world the author painted. A true page-turner for kids, Review by A Readerīrilliant! The author has combined a great depth of research and passion for middle ages history with an ability to keep kids turning the page all the way to the very last. I adored the protagonist, 11 yr old Emelin and wish for more adventures following her. It is evident the author did her research for this historical/medieval piece. Delightful! I normally gravitate away from 1st person writings, but I was intrigued by the book description and am so glad I decided to purchase it. I can't say enough good things about this story. But Emelin has a gift and it's the only thing that offers her and Wolf any kind of hope.
Emelin is an 11-year-old girl who has all her choices stripped from her – she is suddenly orphaned (virtually a death sentence in fourteenth-century England), she has to steal a manuscript that belongs to Geoffrey Chaucer, and the only way she can escape the violence that pursues her is to unwillingly team up with a boy named Wolf who has dark story he refuses to tell.Įmelin and Wolf take refuge in Reading Abbey.
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