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31st out of 42 books
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Rose (Rose #1)
by
Holly Webb
The grand residence of the famous alchemist, Mr Fountain, is a world away from the dark orphanage Rose has left behind. For the house is positively overflowing with sparkling magic—she can feel it. And it’s not long before Rose realises that maybe, just maybe, she has a little bit of magic in her, too. . . .
The first book in an exciting, get-lost-in-the-world series about...more
The first book in an exciting, get-lost-in-the-world series about...more
Paperback, 259 pages
Published
August 6th 2009
by Orchard
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Abandoned as an infant, Rose has only known the Orphanage - a life of not quite enough food, far too much hard work, and all sorts of rules designed to turn out ideal servants in a Regency-Victorian kind of world. She longs to get out. Not to run away, but simply to finally have a job, earn a wage, and just a tiny fraction more freedom.
Being chosen as a new maid in the house of an alchemist, Mr Fountain, is a wonderful development for her, even if the house is a little strange, with its magical...more
Being chosen as a new maid in the house of an alchemist, Mr Fountain, is a wonderful development for her, even if the house is a little strange, with its magical...more
Rose was an orphan who lived at St Bridget's Home for Abandoned Girls. She had been abandoned as a baby with nothing to show of where she came from; except possibly an unusual talent. But even her name was borrowed from the rose bush at the orphanage.
While other girls daydreamed of one day finding loving, and wealthy, parents who would one day return for them, Rose was imagining more practical dreams. All she wanted was employment as a maid, her own wages and freedom from the orphanage. One day...more
While other girls daydreamed of one day finding loving, and wealthy, parents who would one day return for them, Rose was imagining more practical dreams. All she wanted was employment as a maid, her own wages and freedom from the orphanage. One day...more
Rose is set in a magicial world filled with Talking Cats, Mist-Monsters and Evil witches. Rose is such an enchanting and magicial read. I found myself really pulling for rose to train her magic, become an apprentice not just remain the housemaid. One thing that really bothered me about this book was the bloodletting with young children I thought that was not Ideal for abook aimed at 9+ year olds and the child Slavery.
I Loved Gus he was such a mood lifter through-out the entire book, he was hila...more
I Loved Gus he was such a mood lifter through-out the entire book, he was hila...more
4 stars.
PLEASE READ THE LAST PART OF THIS IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING BUYING THIS FOR A YOUNGER PERSON.
I read this a few years ago, I think, when I was about 10 or 11...? I found it an interesting read; the storyline was good and definitely intriguing, the character was intersting and the whole idea of it was good. I found, pretty much, this whole book a good read! I would recommend it to people who like fantasy and magic.
A problem I can highlight, and this is quite a big one, is that near the end of...more
PLEASE READ THE LAST PART OF THIS IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING BUYING THIS FOR A YOUNGER PERSON.
I read this a few years ago, I think, when I was about 10 or 11...? I found it an interesting read; the storyline was good and definitely intriguing, the character was intersting and the whole idea of it was good. I found, pretty much, this whole book a good read! I would recommend it to people who like fantasy and magic.
A problem I can highlight, and this is quite a big one, is that near the end of...more
It was a great book, and I really loved it. Full of adventure and magic, this book really gets you thinking, and my mind was in the world of "Rose" for weeks afterwards. The only problem is, it is quite dark at the end. I loved that, because I've never read anything like it, but do be aware if you're going to buy it for younger readers that it's a bit cringe-worthy at the end; I was sitting in the car and I felt slightly sick, and personally I love books that make you feel something so much that...more
Webb loves adverbs. And uses them when she really shouldn't - and the use of the words "... watched interestedly..." was enough to make my internal editor cringe. Once I got past the edit-as-I-read, I found a quite delightful tale with a heroine who doesn't want to be special, doesn't want to have magic, just wants to have an ordinary life and an ordinary job and be independent. Alas, Rose has magical tendencies, which become evident when she leaves the orphanage and becomes a servant in the hou...more
It's completely and utterly charming and I absolutely adored it. Rose is fairly quiet, for a heroine, but I loved that because it seems like every character coming out now has to be loud-mouthed to be "different".
But, completely charmed by Ms. Webb's version of Victorian life, and her secondary characters. Bill and Freddy are so cute, I'm waiting for a new series set a few years later when there can be lots of angst and romance. :P Gus the cat is a complete laugh, too, absolute fun.
The horror e...more
But, completely charmed by Ms. Webb's version of Victorian life, and her secondary characters. Bill and Freddy are so cute, I'm waiting for a new series set a few years later when there can be lots of angst and romance. :P Gus the cat is a complete laugh, too, absolute fun.
The horror e...more
Encore une fois, j'hésite entre le 3 et 4 étoiles.
J'ai passé un bon moment avec cette lecture très orientée jeunesse (vu la couverture, c'est pas une surprise)mais sans avoir vraiment l'impression de lire un livre pour enfants nous plus. Évidemment, l'héroïne à 10/11 ans, donc c'est gentillet (pas de façon péjorative), mais la magie rajoute vraiment un petit quelque chose à cette lecture. Bon il faut aussi dire que j'aime la magie et les chats qui parlent, alors je ne suis pas difficile.
En tout...more
J'ai passé un bon moment avec cette lecture très orientée jeunesse (vu la couverture, c'est pas une surprise)mais sans avoir vraiment l'impression de lire un livre pour enfants nous plus. Évidemment, l'héroïne à 10/11 ans, donc c'est gentillet (pas de façon péjorative), mais la magie rajoute vraiment un petit quelque chose à cette lecture. Bon il faut aussi dire que j'aime la magie et les chats qui parlent, alors je ne suis pas difficile.
En tout...more
Vraiment ce roman a de quoi offrir un joli moment de divertissement à ses lecteurs ! C'est frais, généreux, charmant, avec un peu d'action et de suspense, le tout savamment saupoudré pour entretenir l'illusion. On y découvre aussi un univers de magie et de sortilèges bien campé, pas particulièrement révolutionnaire, mais ce n'est pas ce qui compte car le plaisir de lecture est franchement garanti ! A conseiller pour les plus jeunes, dès 10-11 ans.
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This book is brilliant. Its creepy and a little shocking at times but it is fantastic I love all the magic and the magicians world and difference between the life of the poor and the rich. I also the love the mystery about roses past, I loved trying to guess who her parents are or were and why they left her. It is a brilliant book and if I had read it any younger than the age I was a would have been terrified
I thought it was fun and I liked that she didn't know who her parents were because it set the aim for the rest of the series. I also thought miss sparrow was an interesting character, as was freddie and gus(the talking magic cat). It was addicting to read and I couldn't put it down. I'm glad Rose found Maisie though, and that mr fountain was so kind to offer her a position as an apprentice.
Sprechende Katze. Mehr gibt es nicht zu sagen. SPRECHENDE KATZE :D
(Schön geschriebenes "Kinder"buch. Die Handlungsstränge wurden weder sonderlich ausgeschmückt, noch sonderlich kompliziert gehalten aber sie waren zu 80% nachvollziehbar. Und die kleine Heldin Rose, die keine sein will, macht das wett. Ihre Fähigkeit sich mit beinahe jedem anzufreunden und ihre Unwilligkeit ins Rampenlicht zu treten sind erfrischend.)
(Schön geschriebenes "Kinder"buch. Die Handlungsstränge wurden weder sonderlich ausgeschmückt, noch sonderlich kompliziert gehalten aber sie waren zu 80% nachvollziehbar. Und die kleine Heldin Rose, die keine sein will, macht das wett. Ihre Fähigkeit sich mit beinahe jedem anzufreunden und ihre Unwilligkeit ins Rampenlicht zu treten sind erfrischend.)
Very charming YA. I loved the characters, the universe and the story, and will definitely be keeping my eye out for the rest of the series. I liked the way magic was used, and hope we get to hear more about Rose's history in the later books.
A quick read and a sweet, feel-good story.
A quick read and a sweet, feel-good story.
This book is supposed to be a junior read according to the library catalogue.
However, the last few chapters are quite scary and younger readers might find the scenes disturbing.
As an adult, I know I did.
However, the last few chapters are quite scary and younger readers might find the scenes disturbing.
As an adult, I know I did.
i liked the last bit when the elemental creature swallowed the evil witch but i didnt like the bit were holly webb said the witch slit the childrens wrists and drank blood form them!
Un roman jeunesse très agréable et efficace! Rose est une petite fille courageuse et volontaire! une héroïne très attachante!
Jul 13, 2011
Allanah
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It was great, I loved everything about it. I hope Rose and Freddie get together in the end, it would be so cute!!
rose a little a girl from the opnage meets someone
Roztomila knizka, asi si zaslouzi tri a pul hvezdicky, kdyby to tu slo... pohadkova, kouzelna, skvela
cute, but nothing special. Good for grade 3/4.
Very good but a little long winded.
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Amazing
Amazing
I loved everything about this book! I can't wait to read the rest of the series! If they're anywhere near as enjoyable, I'll be a firm follower of this author.
Rose, who has always had an extraordinary life, finds out to her dismay that she has magic. All she wants to be is an acceptable maid in a fancy house...but now she finds herself in the house of a magician, and things get stranger and stranger. This is a lovely book that should be appropriate for stronger readers in the 9-12 age range.
Facinating book its great really recommmend it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jun 16, 2013
Alec Machin
marked it as to-read
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Holly Webb is the author of Dog Magic, Cat Magic, and Lost in the Snow. She has always loved animals and owns two very spoiled cats. They haven't said a word to her yet, but she's always listening, just in case! She lives in England.
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