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Nomadin
Shawn Cormier
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Exciting read ... Recommended ... 5 stars
Nadae has been a nice peaceful
land from the time Reknamarken the necromancer was restrained
into a specially bound book by the Nomadin. The miscreant vows
that a Nomadin child will be born and ultimately bring his release.
In an effort to prevent such a misadventure the Nomadin forbid
the birth of any Nomadin child.
Ilien Woodhill is a boy with
a bit of puzzlement to him. While his peasant mother is away
from home Ilien is cared for by the elderly Gallund. Using his
special pencil Ilien is able to ace his geometry test, however
as Gallund his mentor points out, the pencil is not for cheating
at math, but rather is for spells. The arrival of Thiessen, an
Eastlander soldier, sets in motion events, excitement and episodes
Ilien never dreamed possible. Setting out for Evernden on horseback
the trio soon are embroiled in confrontation with witches. The
NiDemon want to destroy Gallund a Nomadin.
After Gallund is taken under
the earth by magical grass, Thiessen and a most discouraged Ilien
continue on their quest. Not much time passes before Ilien meets
a horde of wolfish creatures, believes Thiessen to be dead, and
is himself attacked. And this is only the beginning.
Writer Cormier captures the essence
of the genre to produce a zestful, fast paced work sure to please
kids and parents alike. Comparable to Tolkien and C. S Lewis
author Cormier is a fresh voice on the Middle Grades/Young Adult
fantasy scene. Cormier's Main Character Ilien is a kid youngsters
everywhere can like. He isn't the most popular member of his
class. In fact the book opens with school bullies ready to clean
his clock. "Nomadin" is filled with all the ingredients
readers hope to find. Appealing, resourceful, non-stereotypical
characters, well-drawn scenarios, kid friendly dialog all abound
in this work offered by talented author Cormier. |