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Tide Knot (Ingo #2)
I can't go back in the house. I'm restless, prickling all over. The wind hits me like slaps from huge invisible hands. But it's not the wind that worries me. It's something else, beyond the storm...
Sapphire and her brother Conor can't forget their adventures in Ingo, the mysterious world beneath the sea. They long to see their Mer friends once more. But a crisis is brewing...more
Sapphire and her brother Conor can't forget their adventures in Ingo, the mysterious world beneath the sea. They long to see their Mer friends once more. But a crisis is brewing...more
Hardcover, 336 pages
Published
May 2nd 2006
by HarperCollins
(first published January 1st 2006)
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Set on the rugged Cornish coast, Sapphire and her brother Conor's father went missing at sea some eighteen months previously (in book one-Ingo). Now they have moved into a new cottage in a different village with their mother and her new boyfriend.
Sapphire isn't happy, but her brother's making the best of it with new friends and goes out surfing most days.
The year before they had both had an unusual, mysterious adventure (after their father had disappeared) deep below the waves where they'd disco...more
Sapphire isn't happy, but her brother's making the best of it with new friends and goes out surfing most days.
The year before they had both had an unusual, mysterious adventure (after their father had disappeared) deep below the waves where they'd disco...more
Wow, well I'm in a bit of a predicament now. I didn't like Ingo very much, did I? But guess what - I saw this book in a charity shop for £1.25 and took the plunge.
And now I have to hold up my hands and say damn am I glad I did.
It wasn't the best book in the world, I'll admit, but Sapphy really grew up in this. She was still stupid and whiny at times, but definitely less than in the first book and more independant, not relying too much on having Connor around or becoming jealous.
The reason I have...more
And now I have to hold up my hands and say damn am I glad I did.
It wasn't the best book in the world, I'll admit, but Sapphy really grew up in this. She was still stupid and whiny at times, but definitely less than in the first book and more independant, not relying too much on having Connor around or becoming jealous.
The reason I have...more
Jun 20, 2008
Sian
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Helen Dunmore fans
Recommended to Sian by:
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This is the Sequal of the brilliant series, ingo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you haven't read it READ IT OR GET IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you haven't read it READ IT OR GET IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The pull (and story) of Ingo is growing stonger...literally. The characters Sapphire & Conor are growing up and becoming more independant, spending more time away from home and less in Ingo, but the sea cannot be ignored that easily, especially for Sapphire. They have moved further inland, due to thier mother's paranoia and urge to start over with Roger, her new love-intrest since the kid's dad disappeared. Sapphire is given new responsibilities with her dog Sadie who follows her everywhere...more
'The Tide Knot' continues on from 'Ingo', with Sapphire and Conor now living with their mum in St. Pirans. I found this book to be much more satisfying than the previous book, with more underwater adventures and a real sense that the Mer consist of more than just Faro and Elvira. That said, much of the book still takes place on land. I found Sapphire to be as annoying as in the first book, with far too much whinging. Faro, too, is still rather unlikeable and I find it hard to understand why Sapp...more
The reason why this is getting five stars from me is because it really was amazing, which is the five-star requirement. I was a little too close-minded in the beginning, which is a pity and accounts for the fact that I didn't like everything in it; but once the story started driving itself home to me, though, "really liked it" - four-star requirement - just didn't cut it either.
I guess there are parts of this book that go beyond the need to be liked. That's where they become amazing - and not s...more
I guess there are parts of this book that go beyond the need to be liked. That's where they become amazing - and not s...more
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I didn't know why I chose to read this book before the first installment, yep I do things like that. I like the way Helen Dunmore wrote this book, I felt a bit bored somewhere in the middle because the story line was going really slow, but the climax was really tense. I kept thinking "What IS worse? The human world or the mermaid world?" I personally like books that make me think like this. I found the ending too rushed and that the solution was fixed too quickly. Overall, it's a really good boo...more
The second installment of the Ingo series begins with Sapphire refusing to adapt to her new home. While Conor has given up on Ingo and embraced his Air side, Sapphire still goes to Ingo to visit with Faro. One thing leads to another (terribly detailed, I know) and Sapphire gets to see her dad, who everyone but her and Conor believed to have drowned more than a year before our story starts. Seeing her dad leads Sapphire and Conor to go to Ingo with the purpose of trying to bring him back. However...more
Magical. It's really the best word to describe these series. Not in a Dungeons and Dragons fantasy novel kind of way, but in the magic of childhood. The same sort of magic that transported the kids through an old wardrobe into Narnia. This book doesn't have much in the way of magic, persay. But the world Dunmore creates IS magical. Consistent. Beautiful. Enticing. Menacing. So many feelings all at once. It is easy to love Faro...and yet just as easy to doubt him, to be suspicious of him. I like...more
I love this series. Unabashedly. It’s simple and lovely. I think it’s ideal for pre-teens, especially if their parents are going through a divorce or they are part of a blended family. To me Sapphy is such a real character, even when she annoyed me, her actions and reactions always rang true. I was as devastated as Sapphy and Conor when I found out the truth about their father.
The pull of Ingo was as enchanting and dangerous as it was in the first book. In Tide Knot the stakes are raised from th...more
The pull of Ingo was as enchanting and dangerous as it was in the first book. In Tide Knot the stakes are raised from th...more
I've given this a three but honestly, I can't remember what rating I would have given. I'm sure I already wrote a review for this book and a few others that have come up unrated.
I enjoyed the rest of this series though, though the lead character was often annoying, so hopefully my score for this one is adequet and fair.
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Wow, well I'm in a bit of a predicament now. I didn't like Ingo very much, did...more
I enjoyed the rest of this series though, though the lead character was often annoying, so hopefully my score for this one is adequet and fair.
EDIT:
Ok, I have reviewed it but for some reason it isn't showing up so I'll paste what I wrote here:
Wow, well I'm in a bit of a predicament now. I didn't like Ingo very much, did...more
The Tide knot return to ingo
This a fun adventur about a grill torn between the beauty of the sae and her live above the sea.
sapphy half mer so hes is dron to the sea.Sappy on a qust to save her dad how every one thout was dead find out her dad left them for his new faimly under the sea.She ends up saveing everone from the fears tide that have brockin free from ther knots.With the help or her brother and her mer freds they lock the tides back up not be for it flood there home both above the sea...more
This a fun adventur about a grill torn between the beauty of the sae and her live above the sea.
sapphy half mer so hes is dron to the sea.Sappy on a qust to save her dad how every one thout was dead find out her dad left them for his new faimly under the sea.She ends up saveing everone from the fears tide that have brockin free from ther knots.With the help or her brother and her mer freds they lock the tides back up not be for it flood there home both above the sea...more
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This is fast becoming one of my favorite series mythologies. Ingo is fresh and unique without losing its timeless mythical feel, and the stories so far are so unassuming and natural. There's no all-knowing power, no Chosen One, no ridiculousness, just a fantasy that ebbs like the water and worlds it's about. It's on the younger spectrum of YA, but that works, because I love the absence of romance or wild coincidences. Family is the central relationship here, and it works without being sappy.
There were parts in this book where i considered stopping reading as i didnt want to know the outcome. But luckily it ended well. I felt that sapphire was more involved with ingo than conor as he seems to be able to move on. Sapphire is the one who wants to see Faro and visit Ingo. I felt sorry for her dog in this book and was so upset when she left it alone on the beach. I also didnt want conor to see Elvira.. I grew to dislike her in this book and the following ones.
My friend introduced me to this young adult series about mermaids. I really enjoyed the first book and found that it was a series. I just read the second series last night. The ending seemed rushed but otherwise I enjoyed this book quite a lot.
It is a coming of age type novel and it references what man is doing to the natural world. Sapphire is caught between the 2 worlds and does not feel mankind is as bad as many merpeople believe.
It is a coming of age type novel and it references what man is doing to the natural world. Sapphire is caught between the 2 worlds and does not feel mankind is as bad as many merpeople believe.
I have no idea why I loved the first book (Ingo) a lot. Maybe because when I read the first book, I was way younger. Or maybe the first book is actually way better than this second one. I havent read the first book for years.
This could be a great book for children, but not for young adult at all. The story is way too dreamy, it's boring. And I don't know why...but Dunmore's writing doesn't make myself believe in her words. I mean, some parts are interesting, but most parts are boring :S And the...more
This could be a great book for children, but not for young adult at all. The story is way too dreamy, it's boring. And I don't know why...but Dunmore's writing doesn't make myself believe in her words. I mean, some parts are interesting, but most parts are boring :S And the...more
This was a great follow-up to the first book. I thought that Sapphire seemed to be drawn into Ingo more than the first book, and that was all right, as it made everything so much more entertaining! I honestly liked how that Sapphy could survive the Deep and Conor could sing and read the language on the Tide Knot. I haven't read the third book yet, but I wonder if Conor and Elvira's relationship is going to proceed to some kissing. And if it does, how will Sapphy react? Gasp!
Apr 11, 2008
Danielle
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Teens and Fantasy Lovers
Recommended to Danielle by:
myself
Shelves:
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I found this in AZ a week ago and was really happy because I had waited so long for it; unfortunately then I realized I barely remembered the plot! So, I had to wait until I got back home and reread Ingo so I could actually understand and enjoy The Tide Knot. I reread and read them both today and remembered why I was so excited for The Tide Knot! It's such an amazing book! I was very happy that a lot of the lingering questions were answered and that we were introduced to new (and old) characters...more
Better than Ingo- I loved how you got to look deeper into Ingo. After reading this, I'm starting to wonder what else is lurking in Ingo...I like the cover for this book better, too; for me, looking at the cover of a book is half the fun; the other 99% is reading it ;).
Sapphy goes deeper and deeper into Ingo with Faro. She meets his teacher, keeper of the Tide Knot. The Tide Knot controls the tides. When the Tide Knot breaks, there is a tidal surge. It is up to Sapphy, Faro, Sapphy's brother, Conor, and Faro's sister, Elvira.
I liked this one even more than the first. There is something about a storm and it's aftermath that makes for really good reading. I also don't think it's necessary to read the first before dipping into The Tide Knot (pun intended) but it would help.
An excellent second instalment in the series, with the introduction of many other characters and good development in those already established. The core storylines continue to be well developed and there are many engaging secondary storylines.
Jul 19, 2012
Chloe Street
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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The tide knot is a great second book to Ingo. It has brought a great tale of what was left off from the last. In the tide knot it gives us more of an insite of where and what happened to coner's father.
Can't wait for the next book
Can't wait for the next book
Ayahnya selingkuh dengan putri duyung dan sampe punya anak? Tidaaaaak. Entah Bagaimana diriku jika menjadi Saphire. Sakiiiit dikhianati. Jangan smpee deee.Over all, baca ini lebih deg degan dan saya malah kangen sama Dad nya (?)
i love the second book :) it told us deeper about what really happened with Mathew Trewhelle (father of Saphire and Connor) abd gave explanation abaou Connor and Saphire that they both are important for Mer and human. nice!
Whoa... 2nd in the series--great turn on where the missing dad ended up.
Dunmore managed to keep the thrill of the unknown in this book. The world of mer is colorfully depicted with her creative mind.
I loved it!
Dunmore managed to keep the thrill of the unknown in this book. The world of mer is colorfully depicted with her creative mind.
I loved it!
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I was born in December 1952, in Yorkshire, the second of four children. My father was the eldest of twelve, and this extended family has no doubt had a strong influence on my life, as have my own children. In a large family you hear a great many stories. You also come to understand very early that stories hold quite different meanings for different listeners, and can be recast from many viewpoints...more
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