false 3789039 1 A young woman discovers that the imaginary world she created as a child has become real, and demands her attention in this final book in the Notherland Journeys trilogy. The Songweavers is McDonnell’s conclusion to the story of the creative but troubled young Peggy. As a child, Peggy created the imaginary northern world of Notherland, only to discover as a teenager that the world had become real, and that as it’s creator she was responsible for all the creatures who lived there. The first two books in the series found Peggy transported back to Notherland, having adventures she never dreamed possible. In this final installment, Peggy once again finds herself in Notherland with her friends Gavi the philosopher-loon, Molly the pirate-doll, and the spirit-child Mi. But this time Peggy has much to deal with in her real life; family problems, a failed relationship, and tough decisions about her future. So it falls to Mi to save Notherland as she undertakes a perilous journey to the realm of the Songweavers, women who are the source of all creativity in the universe. McDonnell’s book explores the themes of imagination, coming of age, and the responsibilities of friendship in this final magical story. 3833163 1 2008 The Songweavers (Notherland Journeys) total:3|5:1|4:2| 3 13 3 3 4 0 false false Tue Jan 13 16:23:38 -0800 2009 Tue Jan 13 16:27:10 -0800 2009
This third and final book of THE NOTHERLAND JOURNEYS series picks up about a year after the ending of the second book in the trilogy, but it does a good job of explaining all that's happened in the interim.

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This is the final book in the Notherland Journeys Trilogy. My misfortune is that I have not read either of the first two. I say “my misfortune” because this is a lovely, lyrical fantasy and my review will necessarily be restricted to one part on...more...]]> 4 0 false false Fri Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu Jul 17 12:09:53 -0700 2008 Thu Aug 14 12:13:47 -0700 2008 Notherland Journeys trilogy, but the first title we've seen.

Although there are some things that might be easier to understand if you read books 1 and 2, the author does a fabulous job inviting new readers in and creating a story that can stand on its own, ...more...]]> http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=3789039