โ Scribed by Patricia A. McKillip
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
In this fantasy, the banished Gold King tries to fight a ruling family. "With strong, archetypal characters and a powerful command of symbolism, McKillip depicts the human conflict between the desire for power and the need for love," said PW. (Jan.) 3
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YA-- Corleu was different from the typical dark-haired Wayfolk. His blond hair and his fascination with the legends and children's rhymes about the Cygnets, Gold King, Blind Lady, Dancer, and Warlock set him apart. When Corleu and a band of Wayfolk become trapped in an endless swamp, he crosses a threshold (an unthinkable act for Wayfolk) seeking a means of escape. This impetuous act puts him on a collision course with the legends of his childhood. This is not a simple novel. The intricately woven plot laced with surrealist qualities will appeal to mature fantasy lovers. --Grace Baun, Robert E. Lee High School, Springfield, VA
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