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Halo
by
Zizou Corder
Washed ashore as a baby in ancient Greece, Halo is discovered by a family of centaurs. Although her true identity remains a mystery, she is loved as one of their own. But when Halo is dragged away by fishermen, her wild adventure begins . . .
Halo soon realizes that if she is to survive then she must live in disguise - as a boy. A violent war is threatening to erupt and Hal...more
Halo soon realizes that if she is to survive then she must live in disguise - as a boy. A violent war is threatening to erupt and Hal...more
Paperback, 375 pages
Published
January 1st 2010
by Puffin Books
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OK, so technically this is probably a kid's/young teens book. But I really liked it! OK, so the writing is a little simplistic, OK so maybe a few too many coincidences happen for it to be believable, but I loved it all the same :)
Set in Ancient Greece - little Halo is brought up by the centaurs who find her washed up on the beach. When she's about 12 she gets stolen into the world of man and there's a huge adventure in trying to escape, trying to find out who her parents are...Stuff :)
But, I rea...more
Set in Ancient Greece - little Halo is brought up by the centaurs who find her washed up on the beach. When she's about 12 she gets stolen into the world of man and there's a huge adventure in trying to escape, trying to find out who her parents are...Stuff :)
But, I rea...more
ok im just warning you that this review will prob just jump from one thing to another because i cant be bothered writing a proper one :P
i really enjoyed reading this book - there were a couple of things that got annoying like halo praying which sometimes went on for a long time and was pretty repetitive, plus the author went into to much description on the buildings also the NAMES! OMG how am i even suppose to pronounce them let alone remember them, so the characters got a bit confusing but othe...more
i really enjoyed reading this book - there were a couple of things that got annoying like halo praying which sometimes went on for a long time and was pretty repetitive, plus the author went into to much description on the buildings also the NAMES! OMG how am i even suppose to pronounce them let alone remember them, so the characters got a bit confusing but othe...more
I was mesmerised, plain and simple. I've never read a book set in the Greek times before with no magic involved so this was a first experience for me and I'm glad. It was a good read their was some parts that I felt was to short and some parts felt to lost to me, the locations were odd to follow, but I got the main gist of it all. I loved Halo, Arko, Leonidas and Arimaspou the most out of all the characters, the interaction between these characters were just epic(entertaining).
Gosh the moments...more
Gosh the moments...more
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Don't see the 2-star rating and go all "Whoa" cause this book isn't that bad. It's just that I see it was ok and only that is what it's going to be.
You know how a book just pulls you into it whether you really like it or not? It happens. It happened to me several times when I didn't even like the book but I couldn't tear my eyes from the text.
It was something like that but I at least enjoyed reading it.
Something was still missing.
I don't really get it: I love reading about Greek mythology and hi...more
You know how a book just pulls you into it whether you really like it or not? It happens. It happened to me several times when I didn't even like the book but I couldn't tear my eyes from the text.
It was something like that but I at least enjoyed reading it.
Something was still missing.
I don't really get it: I love reading about Greek mythology and hi...more
Possibly one of the worst books I've ever read. I mean, I am a massive lover of Greek Mythology and loved the Percy Jackson series. But, this? The pace was slow, and to me it didn't make much sense. I think it was just too predictable from the start.
No disrespects to the author, but I thought this book was going to be a lot better than it initially was.
No disrespects to the author, but I thought this book was going to be a lot better than it initially was.
I LOVE THIS BOOK, the romance between leonidis and halo is so swwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeet :))) <33333 and i like how in this book it shows that girls should have independence and think for themselves. There are many twists and turns to this book that i like, there are parts that are so exciting that i couldnt put the book down. I give this book 5 STARS
Though I think this book was aimed for a younger audience, I absolutely loved it. I grew to care about the main character - Halo - much more than I though I would as I followed her through a great journey which always kept me interested. There was a big GASP! Moment which I did not see coming (which I love!)
i absolutely loved this book. i think its great how it also has facts in it about the ancient Greek gods and cities. i dont like books that have the female characters that always need a guy to come rescue them. this book wasnt like that at all. halo fought for herself any didnt let anything stop her. 5/5
Girl power! Glad I was born in a world where woman can at least do their own thing. I would have done the same if I were Halo.
Though classified as a book for youth I realy enjoyed it. The plots were well thought out and the book kept flowing and building up.
Though classified as a book for youth I realy enjoyed it. The plots were well thought out and the book kept flowing and building up.
'Until you know who you are, you're no one...'
'Halo' is one of the best books I have ever read. It always had me on the edge of my seat(or in this case, bed!) throughout the whole book. Definitely something I would read again.
'Halo' is one of the best books I have ever read. It always had me on the edge of my seat(or in this case, bed!) throughout the whole book. Definitely something I would read again.
Absolutely awesome! Couldn't keep my nose out of it, a complete must read! I recommend this book to 12-15 yr olds. I think this book is really amazing!
Beautiful. Book of the Millenium!!!! People who are lucky enough to have this book, you are holding a future classic in your hand!!!
It was an awesome book. I've read it about 3 times now and I want to read it again. XD I love greek mythology sooo.... yeah. XD
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It was so good! It really helped me realise the discrimination between boys and girls in Greek times.
Jan 25, 2013
Aisha
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Laila Jamila
Recommended to Aisha by:
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I really like this book but I think the end left you wanting more. l like the authors books
Loved this book it had a very new and old idea's. i loved some of the charecter and the ending.
Sep 07, 2012
Gemma Chisholm
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One of those books you just can't put down. In my top ten favorites.
amazing-i love cross-dressing adventures-no offense!
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I learnt that this book tells you loads of greek info
i enjoyed it and how it was written.
Awful. I couldn't finish it.
Halo is about a little girl who had to pretend to be a boy to grow up.
In the beginning, Halo was found washed up on a beach by Centaurs- half human and half horse.
But she is captured and brought to shore to work as a slave.
i enjoyed reading it.
In the beginning, Halo was found washed up on a beach by Centaurs- half human and half horse.
But she is captured and brought to shore to work as a slave.
i enjoyed reading it.
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it was very interesting to read about all the greek history
Jun 16, 2013
Nicky Wildermuth
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Zizou Corder is Louisa Young and Isabel Adomakoh Young, whose names are too long to fit on the front of a book.
Louisa is a grown-up and has written five grown-up books; Isabel is a kid and has written mostly schoolwork.
The original Zizou is Isabel's lizard, only he spells it Zizu. They Have written five books together: the highly acclaimed Lionboy trilogy, Lee Raven Boy Thief and Halo.
They live in...more
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Louisa is a grown-up and has written five grown-up books; Isabel is a kid and has written mostly schoolwork.
The original Zizou is Isabel's lizard, only he spells it Zizu. They Have written five books together: the highly acclaimed Lionboy trilogy, Lee Raven Boy Thief and Halo.
They live in...more
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