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One of history's most turbulent times comes dramatically to life in this big, broad adventure novel. Twelve-year-old Alex, determined to get to the bottom of his parents' disappearance, sets out on a quest to find them. An ambitious time-travel novel set in Scotland at the time of William Wallace, Death of a King explores the turbulence of the bloody late thirteenth century after King Alexander dies on his way to Kinghorn without leaving an heir to the throne. The country is thrown into chaos, and Alex must overcome many obstacles along his path. Full of humor, intrigue, bloodshed, battles, and suspense, Death of a King is a rollicking read told by a major voice in historical fiction.
- Sales Rank: #2616996 in eBooks
- Published on: 2013-09-10
- Released on: 2013-09-10
- Format: Kindle eBook
From School Library Journal
Gr 5-7-Thirteen-year-old Alex is on a journey through 13th-century Scotland to find hi. Present-day parents. While on his adventure, he helps William Wallace win the Battle of Stirling Bridge, escapes death multiple times at the hands of villagers, and befriends some important people of the time. At one desperate moment, Alex's friends from the companion novel, The Battle for Duncragglin (Tundra, 2009), come to the rescue and help him change the course of history. At times, the pacing is a little strange and the character development is weak. It's hard for readers to be emotionally invested in characters who seem unconcerned about the well-being of their friends, even in the most dire situations, so intense moments of strife, such as hangings and beheadings, come across as insignificant. The story seems well researched, however, and the mix of science fiction and historical fiction will be appealing to many readers due to its quick pace and constant action.-Kristyn Dorfman, The Packer Collegiate Institute, Brooklyn, NYα(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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SHORTLIST The National Chapter of Canada IODE Violet Downey Book Award
Praise for The Battle of Duncragglin, the prequel to this novel, also by Andrew Vanderwal:
"This book fills a hole in the historical fiction genre by showcasing Scotland in the Middle Ages. It will appeal to reluctant boy readers with its many battle scenes, descriptions of torture devices, and darkly humorous lines. Fans of the movie Braveheart will adore this book. ...an appealing, well-researched adventure." - School Library Journal
"...The mix between present pain and past events provide the most intriguing aspect of the decisions made by all...." —Kirkus Review
"... Those looking for headlong adventure featuring a stouthearted lad, a black-hearted villain, scenes of bloody violence, and details of survival techniques will not be disappointed. ..." - Booklist
"... a rip-roaring adventure story filled with action, humor, and quite a lot of bloodshed, providing a great guy read that should also appeal to fans of historical fiction and fantasy."
—VOYA
About the Author
Born in the Netherlands, Andrew H. Vanderwal was raised in Canada. A partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Andrew H. Vanderwal lives in Toronto with his wife and two sons. His first novel for young adults, The Battle for Duncragglin, was a great critical success. Visit his website at www.duncraggglin.com. The author lives in Toronto, Ontario.
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Fun and historical
By Ionia Froment
Might I begin this review with a personal truth? I hate time travel. No, really, I do. I tend to get disgusted with all of the flaws authors create in their books when they go off on a tangent about how time periods are soooo different from one another and lose sight of their intent.
I like this book. A lot.
I have noted some of the complaints in the other reviews of this book and whislt I do agree with them about the come and go of the Scottish accent, otherwise, I did not see the problem. This book made me laugh a lot.
The historical period was very well researched and I enjoyed the angle the book was approached from. It was hard to choose a favourite character although, for all ye Braveheart fans out there...William Wallace was extra awesome.
This novel has quite a few prominent characters, but they were handled well and it wasn't confusing. There is a lot of action, interesting happenings and the journey was a fun one to take. I enjoyed the dialogue between the characters and thought the way the author introduced new characters was original and entertaining.
I would recommend this book to others. It kept me happy from beginning to end.
This review is based on a digital ARC from Netgalley and the Publisher.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Ranger's Apprentice Meets the Scottish Middle Ages
By Kim Heimbuch
This is definitely a unique story line I felt it was geared more towards tweens and if you are a fan of the Ranger’s Apprentice then I think this story will quickly suck you in. Death of a King takes readers to the Scottish Late Middle Ages with a time-travel twist. I feel this aspect could totally have been taken out, and the story, with all of its rich historical content and placing Alex directly in the late thirteenth century, would have still made for a phenomenal read. The author, Andrew H. Vanderwal, includes just enough Scottish accent to give culture to the context but not to the point of causing difficulties when reading. If you have watched enough movies or know even the faintest about Scottish history, you will be enamored at the world building and story line that easily flow from cover to cover.
“Scraps? Save them for the pigs. The lad’s entitled to something decent once in a while.”
Overall, I liked the premise of this book; I felt it is an appropriate and enjoyable read for all ages, which is a major value for many families. Don’t forget to read the prequel Battle for Duncragglin first. I would definitely recommend this book.
Reviewed by Kim for Portland Book Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Time-travel Adventure in Scotland
By LibStaff2
3.5 Stars
A pretty good children's historical adventure. The main characters are time-travelers who go back in time when William Wallace was alive. An interesting story, but there are some slow spots. I think the MCs should definitely go on a second adventure to another time period in the next book. This has the potential to be a great series.
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