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The Dark Horse
SIG IS A boy in a coastal tribe, the Storn, long ago in a Northern land. On the day of the wolf hunt, the life of the tribe changes forever, for Sig rescues a small girl, more like the wolves who shelter her than a human. Sig’s family adopts her and names her Mouse, and he becomes a loyal brother to this girl with mysterious powers and a secret past. The shocking discovery...more
Paperback, 224 pages
Published
December 18th 2007
by Laurel Leaf
(first published July 18th 2002)
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I was intrigued to read this book as I have read another of his books, the first in the Raven Mysteries series, and I was not let down. He is fast becoming one of my favourite authors.
The story is told in two books and with two different texts, one style of text is told from the pov of Sigurd and the other is the Narrator. At first this is a little confusing. Sigurd’s pov starts before the Narration ...more
I was intrigued to read this book as I have read another of his books, the first in the Raven Mysteries series, and I was not let down. He is fast becoming one of my favourite authors.
The story is told in two books and with two different texts, one style of text is told from the pov of Sigurd and the other is the Narrator. At first this is a little confusing. Sigurd’s pov starts before the Narration ...more
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quick-read,
sinister,
magic,
growing-up,
fables,
folklore,
tribal,
survival,
spiritual-bonds,
saga-influenced
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The writing is done in short chapters so that things move along very quickly, much in the way James Patterson does his chapters in his teen/young adult books. Also like Patterson, at least in his Witch Wizard books, the story is told in two different texts, every other chapter. This can be confusing at times but not to badly. I personally do not mind short chapters and fast paced books.
This is my first book by this author and I liked it enough to give him another try. The book ...more
This is my first book by this author and I liked it enough to give him another try. The book ...more
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Set in an ancient community in the far north, this book is more about the relationship and mystery revolving around a foundling and her foster brother. When crops go bad and the village is threatened by raiders, it is Mouse whose dark secret decides the fate of everyone. The chapters are short so this is a fast read and there is a small amount of dark magic going on that gives the story a fantastic edge. All the characters make mistakes and several of them take some unexected turns. A good read.
This was a nice very fast-paced read. The story revolves around Sig and Mouse.
It underpins the cruelties of human nature such as the loss of those you love, betrayal from those you trust but also brings out leader-like qualities and courage to withstand the pain and continue on as demonstrated by protagonist, Sigmund. The ending was beautifully crafter, almost lyrical in a sense. Overall, a nice and enjoyable read.
It underpins the cruelties of human nature such as the loss of those you love, betrayal from those you trust but also brings out leader-like qualities and courage to withstand the pain and continue on as demonstrated by protagonist, Sigmund. The ending was beautifully crafter, almost lyrical in a sense. Overall, a nice and enjoyable read.
A very short book which is easy to read and quite addictive. It is in two parts and the actual appearance of The Dark Horse only truly occurs in Part Two. I would have been interested in reading an Author's Note to learn of what inspired the book but there wasn't one. This was a sad, touching and violent tale with a great twist. As ever, Marcus Sedwick has given us a great read!
Sigrud’s tribe discovers a small girl living with some wolves and bring her to live with their tribe. Mouse, as she is called, has an affinity with wild animals that is almost magic. Although she is an outcast to the tribe it is her powers that become increasingly important to the destiny of Sigrud’s people.
An easy, interesting read. The writing style was simple and engaging. The plot had some surprising elements. The characters were easy to relate to even through the cultural differences. I would recommend this for a light afternoon read.
Lame and depressing / Deepish and sentimental in a good way. I like my booktalks with clearer good/bad and happier endings - though I guess some literary teens would enjoy this.
i really liked this book. it really throws you for a twist. the auther really surprises you
This is a strange tale about survival and the bonds of family. Good read.
Decided to read this as I enjoyed his other book - 'Revolver'.
Very well-written children's book--good archaeology too!
my first book :D totally loved it
Good but a bit confusing
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1 word - awesome! That is the best way to sum up this book!
Marcus Sedgwick is fast becoming one of my favourite authors!
1 word - awesome! That is the best way to sum up this book!
Marcus Sedgwick is fast becoming one of my favourite authors!
Ronja
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Recommends it for:
anybody who likes to have a little fantasy
Shelves:
fantasy
I liked this book and still I didn't quite like it. It had so much in it that it could even have become a much longer story but now it felt like Sedgwick didn't have energy to keep writing it and just stopped in the middle of everything. I think that he could have carried the story so much more so I'm a bit disappointed that he decided to end it at this point.
Very bad and just terrible. Story went way to fast hard to understand.Very bad book none should read this
Ideal read for a teen reader with little confidence. Well written, good hero and steady plot. I read this quite quickly, my husband took a little longer over it, but we both enjoyed it. [He's a new to reading bloke, with no reading confidence and reading YA seems to help him].
Wow, seriously - an ending I did not see coming, which left me feeling... odd, I suppose. You think you're getting to know Mouse, and then...
Loved this book so much. Wonderful setting and characters as well as the fascinating story.
Loved this book so much. Wonderful setting and characters as well as the fascinating story.
Read this on holiday. I felt it could have been better, but it was still a good book. I don't think Marcus Sedgwick really fulfilled all of the potential in the idea.
I really loved this book. what else can I say?
I found it sentimental, action packed, cliff hanging and beautifully written.
I found it sentimental, action packed, cliff hanging and beautifully written.
Very weird, very cool. I have no idea where this guy gets his ideas, but I'm glad he does.
it was just ok. i was entertained. but no more than that.
Cillian Beyond Birthday
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Marcus Sedgwick (b 1968) was born in Kent, England. Marcus is a British author and illustrator as well as a musician. He used to play for two bands namely playing the drums for Garrett and as the guitarist in an ABBA tribute group. He has published novels such as Floodland (winner of the Branford Boase Award in 2001) and The Dark Horse (shortlisted for The Guardian Children's Book Award 2002).
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