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The Poppet and the Lune
by
Madeline Claire Franklin (Goodreads Author)
The witch who made the patchwork girl died before she could give her creation a name. Stitched together from the remains of the villagers’ dead children—whose memories still live in her flesh—and held together by a ring made of moonbeams, the patchwork girl is a spell as yet unfinished. She can never be what her parents wanted her to be: a replacement for the children they...more
Paperback, 357 pages
Published
May 17th 2011
by Unknown Press
(first published May 11th 2011)
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More people need to hear about, know about and read this book, 'The Poppet and the Lune' by Madeline Claire Franklin. Every bit as good as Neil Gaiman's best works (and I am a huge NG fan).
The protagonist is a young Poppet who was created by a powerful witch. She is on a magnificent journey to discovering her unique identity and where she fits in to the world. She also has a wolf for a traveling companion whose motives may or may not be in the best interest of the Poppet.
It's a little difficult...more
The protagonist is a young Poppet who was created by a powerful witch. She is on a magnificent journey to discovering her unique identity and where she fits in to the world. She also has a wolf for a traveling companion whose motives may or may not be in the best interest of the Poppet.
It's a little difficult...more
The Poppet and the Lune takes fantasy away from the more typical swords and sorcery and into something more magical and philosophical. Aside from the storyline, the author's lyrical and mellifluous writing style makes this book a pleasure to read.
This is a story of a girl who is created from the parts of many children, yet who doesn't know just who or what she is. When the children of a small village are killed by a tragic accident, the parents of the children convince the local witch to bring a...more
This is a story of a girl who is created from the parts of many children, yet who doesn't know just who or what she is. When the children of a small village are killed by a tragic accident, the parents of the children convince the local witch to bring a...more
I found The Poppet and the Lune, by Madeline Claire Franklin, simply enchanting. It tells the story of the patchwork girl, a being born of a witch's magic, and her quest to discover her true name and what she really is. Along the way, she meets Faolin, a wereman, (much like a werewolf, except he turns back into a man during the full moon while remaining a wolf the rest of the time). Faolin becomes her traveling companion and friend. His quest is to discover how to be human again.
The patchwork gi...more
The patchwork gi...more
A retelling of the patchwork girl fairytale, this book captivated me. From the very first few lines, the atmosphere rolled out under me like a lush carpet, fantastical creatures and places invading the reader’s mind.
The setting is perfect a perfect fairytale one, a small village that could really be anywhere, surrounded by dark, terrifying woods full of wolves. It creates a sense of isolation that works wonderfully with the story, immersing us head first in the novel.
I loved the main characters,...more
The setting is perfect a perfect fairytale one, a small village that could really be anywhere, surrounded by dark, terrifying woods full of wolves. It creates a sense of isolation that works wonderfully with the story, immersing us head first in the novel.
I loved the main characters,...more
Jun 25, 2011
Miranda
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Lovers of fairy tales and Miyazaki films
Shelves:
favorites
Anyone who knows me knows I’m a big lover of fairy tales. I have three entire shelves dedicated just to fairy tale retellings, and then two more dedicated to collections of fairy tales. When I was contacted by the author for a review and read the summary, I knew I had to read this book. The Poppet and the Lune sounded right up my alley, so I accepted and waited impatiently for my review copy to grace my mail box.
The wait was so totally worth it and I am so glad I read this novel.
The Poppet and...more
The wait was so totally worth it and I am so glad I read this novel.
The Poppet and...more
I really, really liked this book. All the children of a small village are killed at once; the village's witch takes pity on the parents and creates a new girl child from bits and pieces of all of their children. The poppet is brought to life, but the witch is killed, and the girl -- Elizabeth -- finds out years later that the witch was unable to finish her before she died.
The poppet strikes out on her own. In a magical forest, she meets a were-man -- a human man who has been turned into a wolf,...more
The poppet strikes out on her own. In a magical forest, she meets a were-man -- a human man who has been turned into a wolf,...more
I really enjoyed this book. The story is very well written, it has excellent pacing, with a good balance between adventure and character development as the Poppet and the Lune discover about themselves.
It is written in a fairly simple style, probably aimed at older children but good enough for adults to enjoy as well. The story is fairly linear and not complex, but it does make for an easy and fun read.
The characters are excellent with both lead roles being very interesting and it is very easy...more
It is written in a fairly simple style, probably aimed at older children but good enough for adults to enjoy as well. The story is fairly linear and not complex, but it does make for an easy and fun read.
The characters are excellent with both lead roles being very interesting and it is very easy...more
(From my blog at http://wordvagabond.wordpress.com - Reviews of independent and small press publications.)
After tragedy strikes a small village, killing all of its children, the villagers strike a deal with their local witch to create a new child, a patchwork of those who died, to replace those they have lost. With great reluctance, the witch complies, and soon produces Elizabeth, the “Poppet” referred to in the title. The witch is killed before the process is completed, leaving Elizabeth with m...more
After tragedy strikes a small village, killing all of its children, the villagers strike a deal with their local witch to create a new child, a patchwork of those who died, to replace those they have lost. With great reluctance, the witch complies, and soon produces Elizabeth, the “Poppet” referred to in the title. The witch is killed before the process is completed, leaving Elizabeth with m...more
Aug 15, 2011
Christine
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Fantasy lovers
Recommended to Christine by:
Sarah Diemer
Shelves:
2011-read-in,
2011-favorites
THE POPPET AND THE LUNE is a beautiful, easy-to-read, wonderous story.
Created from the remains of a tragedy that struck a simple village, the patchwork girl is a being of pure magic. When she leaves her home(s), her journey takes us through the Everwood Forest, into the clutches of Father Time, the depths of the castle of the charming Prince Baylis and into the very pits of the kingdom of the Weremen.
From the remains of the other children, she eventually discovers herself, and we along with her....more
Created from the remains of a tragedy that struck a simple village, the patchwork girl is a being of pure magic. When she leaves her home(s), her journey takes us through the Everwood Forest, into the clutches of Father Time, the depths of the castle of the charming Prince Baylis and into the very pits of the kingdom of the Weremen.
From the remains of the other children, she eventually discovers herself, and we along with her....more
This book is reminiscent of the Brothers Grimm fairytales, and the author has included a unique portrayal of the traditional myths and lore associated with such tales. I found the characters and setting of this story were both rich and unforgetable, and I became totally invested in the characters.
I actually read this book really quickly and it is definitly a recommendable read, I have already passed it on to my sister!
I actually read this book really quickly and it is definitly a recommendable read, I have already passed it on to my sister!
Read this book.
Five stars is barely half the number I would give to this work.
This is an amazing story and you have to read this if you love, like or have any interest in dark fairy tales, magic, werewolves, magical creatures ... or stories of discovery, love and perseverance, read this.
This book should be a best seller.
The story is captivating. The writing is poetic and very keeping with how classic fairy tales are told. I loved the strength of the patchwork girl. My god, why are you not readi...more
Five stars is barely half the number I would give to this work.
This is an amazing story and you have to read this if you love, like or have any interest in dark fairy tales, magic, werewolves, magical creatures ... or stories of discovery, love and perseverance, read this.
This book should be a best seller.
The story is captivating. The writing is poetic and very keeping with how classic fairy tales are told. I loved the strength of the patchwork girl. My god, why are you not readi...more
Read this. Regardless of what genre you like, authors, anything, this novel is a beautiful adventure filled with magic, love, grotesque cruelty, selfishness, and discovering what makes people human. Thank you so much for writing mrs. Franklin
I very much enjoyed this sweet tale. I loved the message it sent of self acceptance and self worth. I wish I had read this story as a teen.
I highly recommend this book for anyone
FTC: I received a free copy of this book and was not reimbursed in any other way.
FTC: I received a free copy of this book and was not reimbursed in any other way.
I went into this book not knowing what to expect, and was blown away! I couldn't put it down! I was enchanted by the characters from the get-go, wanting to know what was going to happen next and who I was going to meet along this fairy tale journey. This is the first I've heard of this author, but you can be sure that she is going on my watch list!
Sweet and lovely fairy tale, but the grammatical and spelling errors in the Kindle edition were a tad annoying.
I am very conflicted about this book. I can't really figure out what I feel about it. On the one hand I'm impressed with the originality of the story, even though it was clearly inspired by Frankenstein and Pinocchio. But on the other hand I was bothered by the writing and the constant philosophical musings that would not stop. The writing was drawn out and at times even seemed tortured.
This story is quite beautiful, with many twists and turns, many dreams and nightmares, many secrets to be kept and that are revealed. An amazing story I read first in sections as she wrote them, in a small collective of very lucky audience members.
It has witches, werewolves, kings, and magical jewelry and spells. And truths as deep an as powerful as the universe. I recommend it to everyone.
It has witches, werewolves, kings, and magical jewelry and spells. And truths as deep an as powerful as the universe. I recommend it to everyone.
Amazing. If you love faery tales this book is a must read. I finished it in one day. Eagerly awaiting this author's next work.
Just beautiful and something different.
Just beautiful and something different.
...what? I know I wrote it. But do you really think I'd publish it if I DIDN'T think it was a five star book? ;D
Just couldn't get into this one. I knew pretty quickly how this book was likely to end.
requested from library 5/12- they are unable to purchase it..
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Madeline is a twenty-something lady-human, and a writer of strange fictions. She loves the desert, traveling to foreign lands, and telling stories in whatever form she can.
Her first novel, THE POPPET AND THE LUNE, was published May 2011, though it appeared in a serialized format between the beginning of 2009, and the end of 2010.
Her second novel, THE HIEROPHANT, Book I of the Arcana Series, will b...more
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Her first novel, THE POPPET AND THE LUNE, was published May 2011, though it appeared in a serialized format between the beginning of 2009, and the end of 2010.
Her second novel, THE HIEROPHANT, Book I of the Arcana Series, will b...more
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