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The Sword of Darrow
In a magical realm filled with creatures of every possible shape and size, war is brought upon the peaceful kingdom of Sonnencrest by evil goblin King Malmut. Princess Babette, the only surviving member of the royal family, manages to escape and seeks refuge with Asterux, a powerful wizard who agrees to teach Babette magic, and who disguises her as an ugly gypsy girl to pr...more
Paperback, 372 pages
Published
May 31st 2011
by BenBella Books
(first published April 5th 2011)
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My son received an advanced copy of this book for review from the publisher. As a part of this early reader group, he also received a signed copy of the published version which lists his name in the back with all the other reviewers. This was a great honor for both of us!
When we first began reading the book, it was extremely slow-going because it was a bit above his reading level (he was five and in Kindergarten). I had to hurry and read through the book myself to help him be able to review it o...more
When we first began reading the book, it was extremely slow-going because it was a bit above his reading level (he was five and in Kindergarten). I had to hurry and read through the book myself to help him be able to review it o...more
Goblins have taken over the kingdom of Sonnencrest. The king has been killed and the once great army defeated. A hero is needed, someone who is strong, brave, and true.
Indeed, three heroes do step forward. At first glance, they may not look like heroes but if you look deeper, into their hearts, I think you’ll be surprised. Princess Babette never seemed like a potential Queen, after all she couldn’t read and never seemed to take her royal obligations seriously. Scoda, a great and noble warrior w...more
Indeed, three heroes do step forward. At first glance, they may not look like heroes but if you look deeper, into their hearts, I think you’ll be surprised. Princess Babette never seemed like a potential Queen, after all she couldn’t read and never seemed to take her royal obligations seriously. Scoda, a great and noble warrior w...more
My daughter and I had the privilage to pre review this book before it was finished. she wrote a review on it and got her name in the book. It is a great kids book 3-6th grade and up. The meaning in it is great it is about inner beauty and magic.Overcoming great sorrow and trials in your life. Not what you would think. Great for boys and girls alike.
We had a privilage to meet Hal Malchow Alex's dad and get a tshirt and her book signed. They also sent a book to her school. There will be another o...more
We had a privilage to meet Hal Malchow Alex's dad and get a tshirt and her book signed. They also sent a book to her school. There will be another o...more
Honestly I didn't think that I would enjoy this book at first because I don't normally like fantasy books. But once I got into it I really enjoyed this book. I think my favorite part was how in order to get the magic you had to go through your memories and forgive everyone who had done you wrong. I love that and feel like it's a major theme in the novel because it applies to real life and how in order to overcome obstacles and be happy in your life you need to forgive and forget. It really was a...more
I read an advanced copy of this as part of a reviewing program, and it was mehhh. This may have something to do with the fact that I read mostly very dark books. Dystopia, post-apocalyptic, death, despair type of thing in the young-adult range. But for what it was, it was okay. I got a signed copy and that's always a plus!! :) But my name was not printed with the other reviewers'. :( Overall an okay read for children no older than 6th grade, no younger than 2nd.
My son got to read an advanced reader's copy of this book and send in a review to them. It took him a while to get into it. He's not usually interested in goblins and fighting type books. Once I pushed him through the first 50 or so pages, he really enjoyed it. He was also excited to learn that it was written by Alex Malchow AND his 8 year old son. A really good book for kids interested in this genre.
Hi I am Nolan Anthony Cramer a reviewer for the book before it was released. and i would like to update some of information the cover picture on this website is not the current picture and the release date is wrong. For all the current information go to the book's website at www.swordofdarrow.com.
I am one of the reviewers in the back of the book. The first draft was great, but I just read the new revised copy and it is AWSOME!!!!! This is a great book for any fantacy lover.
I got to review it, it was pretty exciting. The new version is better
I liked it because the characters were very interesting. It was set in a magical far away kingdom called Sonnencrest. It goes from deserts to forests. It was very confusing at times because each chapter was about a different character.
Just finished re-reading my favorite parts. Again, I HIGHLY recommend this book for kids (and their parents) and, you can now get this book for 50% off and free shipping (making it $5.99) if you go through http://www.youngreviewers.com/ - Ryan and Jenna were chosen to review the book before it was published and friends of theirs can receive this special offer. So, go buy this book for your kids - you won't be sorry!!
This was a great, quick and easy read. Ryan read this before me and he LOVED it....more
This was a great, quick and easy read. Ryan read this before me and he LOVED it....more
Written by a Lab School student. Interesting to check out.
Feb 01, 2011
Chloe
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This book was really, super, fantastic!
Heard about it through BzzzAgent.
This book was a fun find. Written by a dad and his son, it was a project to help the some overcome his learning disabilities. Recommend it for any young (or old) fantasy lover!
Note if you're reading the digital version, the book is only half the length it appears to be. The second have of the book is a listing, by state, of the 2000+ child-reviewers of the book.
Note if you're reading the digital version, the book is only half the length it appears to be. The second have of the book is a listing, by state, of the 2000+ child-reviewers of the book.
Jan 08, 2012
Brittany
marked it as to-read
Sorry I took so long in reading it. Finished first copy(not in stores) and it was pretty confusing but the new one that is in stores i've only read part of. I've heard great things from my friends though!
I liked this book a lot. It is a good book. I like the part where the black tornado shows up and takes the swords to Darrow. I like it when Scodo bargains with Telsinore.
Jan 14, 2013
Becky
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Did not finish. Read first 60 pages and I found I was already skimming it, so I decided not to bother.
My daughter is finishing this read as part of an advanced reader program.
I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH! IT IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES EVER!
Apr 22, 2013
Jenny Compton
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Hal Malchow is chairman of MSHC Partners, one of America’s leading voter contact firms. He has won numerous creative awards for his work on behalf of clients and helped pioneer the use of statistical modeling in politics. In 2005, the Direct Marketing Association of Washington named him the Sisk Vision Award winner for pioneering vision that has shaped the American direct marketing industry. The t...more
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