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Item specifics
- Condition
- Type
- Novel
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Features
- Dust Jacket
- Original Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- ISBN
- 9780765308672
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom & Co
ISBN-10
0765308673
ISBN-13
9780765308672
eBay Product ID (ePID)
63010310
Product Key Features
Book Title
Floating Island
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Topic
Fantasy & Magic, General
Illustrator
Helquist, Brett, Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Book Series
The Lost Journals of Ven Polypheme Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
16.9 Oz
Item Length
8.1 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2006-005768
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Reviews
Praise for "The Floating Island": A Booksense Children' s Pick for Autumn 2006 " In her first book for young people, Haydon, a popular author of numerous fantasies for older readers, uses journal entries interspersed throughout a fast-paced narrative to help bring Ven to life. Her world-building is as successful as her characters... . A delightful epic fantasy that will attract a readership both older and younger than the target audience." -- Booklist, Starred review " This completely delightful children' s fantasy will charm kids and adults alike with its account of adventure, secrets and loyalty among friends. Fast-paced and populated with wonderful characters, this new series is sure to please readers looking for something different to read." -- Romantic Times, Top Pick, 4-1/2 stars " Haydon spins a story both warm and thrilling." -- Publishers Weekly " This is truly a stunning fantasy novel with well-developed characters, an exquisitely rendered world, and fast-paced plotting." -- Di Herald, "Genrefluent" " Fantastic! Ms. Haydon has created something unique-- a cutting edge curriculum tie-in to an exciting young reader' s book, genuinely based on sound ' best practice' taxonomy models. A perfect fit for educators looking for tailor-made solutions that not only captures the imagination, but complies with the latest educational standards. Kudos!" -- Carol Palmatier, Educational Grants Consultant, Michigan " The Floating Island looks like something thateveryone... in my family will enjoy. The author has developed an elaborate curriculum to accompany the book, and it' s all free on the web... .Something like this would be hugely valuable for a lot of people! This site is very easy to navigate and beautifully put together. There are even a few things there my kids would ask to do!" -- http: //paradisefound.homeschooljournal.net/2006/09/08/the-floating-island-the-lost-journals-of-ven-polypheme/, Praise for The Floating Island : A Book Sense Children's Pick for Autumn 2006 "In her first book for young people, Haydon, a popular author of numerous fantasies for older readers, uses journal entries interspersed throughout a fast-paced narrative tohelp bring Ven to life. Her world-building is as successful as her characters.... A delightful epic fantasy that will attract a readership both older and younger than the target audience." --Booklist, Starred review "This completely delightful children's fantasy will charm kids and adults alike with its account of adventure, secrets and loyalty among friends. Fast-paced and populated with wonderful characters, this new series is sure to please readers looking for something different to read."--Romantic Times, Top Pick, 4-1/2 stars "Haydon spins a story both warm and thrilling."--Publishers Weekly "This is truly a stunning fantasy novel with well-developed characters, an exquisitely rendered world, and fast-paced plotting."--Di Herald, Genrefluent "Fantastic! Ms. Haydon has created something unique--a cutting edge curriculum tie-in to an exciting young reader's book, genuinely based on sound 'best practice' taxonomy models. A perfect fit for educators looking for tailor-made solutions that not only captures the imagination, but complies with the latest educational standards. Kudos!"--Carol Palmatier, Educational Grants Consultant, Michigan "The Floating Island looks like something that everyone...in my family will enjoy. The author has developed an elaborate curriculum to accompany the book, and it's all free on the web....Something like this would be hugely valuable for a lot of people! This site is very easy to navigate and beautifully put together. There are evena few things there my kids would ask to do!"--http://paradisefound.homeschooljournal.net/2006/09/08/the-floating-island-the-lost-journals-of-ven-polypheme/, Praise for The Floating Island : A Book Sense Children's Pick for Autumn 2006 "In her first book for young people, Haydon, a popular author of numerous fantasies for older readers, uses journal entries interspersed throughout a fast-paced narrative to help bring Ven to life. Her world-building is as successful as her characters.... A delightful epic fantasy that will attract a readership both older and younger than the target audience." --Booklist, Starred review "This completely delightful children's fantasy will charm kids and adults alike with its account of adventure, secrets and loyalty among friends. Fast-paced and populated with wonderful characters, this new series is sure to please readers looking for something different to read."--Romantic Times, Top Pick, 4-1/2 stars "Haydon spins a story both warm and thrilling."--Publishers Weekly "This is truly a stunning fantasy novel with well-developed characters, an exquisitely rendered world, and fast-paced plotting."--Di Herald, Genrefluent "Fantastic! Ms. Haydon has created something unique--a cutting edge curriculum tie-in to an exciting young reader's book, genuinely based on sound 'best practice' taxonomy models. A perfect fit for educators looking for tailor-made solutions that not only captures the imagination, but complies with the latest educational standards. Kudos!"--Carol Palmatier, Educational Grants Consultant, Michigan "The Floating Island looks like something that everyone...in my family will enjoy. The author has developed an elaborate curriculum to accompany the book, and it's all free on the web....Something like this would be hugely valuable for a lot of people! This site is very easy to navigate and beautifully put together. There are even a few things there my kids would ask to do!"--http://paradisefound.homeschooljournal.net/2006/09/08/the-floating-island-the-lost-journals-of-ven-polypheme/, "Her world building is as successful as her characters, with Helquist's occasional loose sketches providing some visual distraction and additional atmosphere. A delightful epic fantasy that will attract a readership both older and younger than the target audience." --"Booklist" Starred Review on "The Floating Island""" Praise for The Symphony of Ages: "Distinguished by superior wit and intelligence, this fantasy debut opens what looks to be an outstanding saga. One of the finest high fantasy debuts in years."--"Publishers Weekly" Starred Review on "Rhapsody " ""Prophecy" proves that Elizabeth Haydon is a superstar and not a one hit wonder. Haydon's world is so real the audience will feel that we too have been transported in time and space to a wondrous vision."--"Midwest Book Review" on "Prophecy " "Haydon culminates her powerful fantasy saga with adventure, treachery, mystery and romance . . . an exciting read that will pique new readers and delight fans of Haydon's first two books. Her superbly rendered characters incite us to share their triumphs and sorrows, even as her lyrical prose casts its wondrous invitation to visit her world."--"Romantic Times Bookclub "Gold Medal Review on "Destiny", Praise forThe Floating Island: A Book Sense Children's Pick for Autumn 2006 "In her first book for young people, Haydon, a popular author of numerous fantasies for older readers, uses journal entries interspersed throughout a fast-paced narrative to help bring Ven to life. Her world-building is as successful as her characters…. A delightful epic fantasy that will attract a readership both older and younger than the target audience." -- Booklist , Starred review "This completely delightful children's fantasy will charm kids and adults alike with its account of adventure, secrets and loyalty among friends. Fast-paced and populated with wonderful characters, this new series is sure to please readers looking for something different to read."-- Romantic Times , Top Pick, 4-1/2 stars "Haydon spins a story both warm and thrilling."-- Publishers Weekly "This is truly a stunning fantasy novel with well-developed characters, an exquisitely rendered world, and fast-paced plotting."--Di Herald,Genrefluent "Fantastic! Ms. Haydon has created something unique--a cutting edge curriculum tie-in to an exciting young reader's book, genuinely based on sound 'best practice' taxonomy models. A perfect fit for educators looking for tailor-made solutions that not only captures the imagination, but complies with the latest educational standards. Kudos!"--Carol Palmatier, Educational Grants Consultant, Michigan " The Floating Island looks like something that everyone…in my family will enjoy. The author has developed an elaborate curriculum to accompany the book, and it's all free on the web….Something like this would be hugely valuable for a lot of people! This site is very easy to navigate and beautifully put together. There are even a few things there my kids would ask to do!"--http://paradisefound.homeschooljournal.net/2006/09/08/the-floating-island-the-lost-journals-of-ven-polypheme/, Praise forThe Floating Island: A Book Sense Children's Pick for Autumn 2006 Â"In her first book for young people, Haydon, a popular author of numerous fantasies for older readers, uses journal entries interspersed throughout a fast-paced narrative to help bring Ven to life. Her world-building is as successful as her charactersÂ'¦. A delightful epic fantasy that will attract a readership both older and younger than the target audience.Â" Â-- Booklist , Starred review Â"This completely delightful children's fantasy will charm kids and adults alike with its account of adventure, secrets and loyalty among friends. Fast-paced and populated with wonderful characters, this new series is sure to please readers looking for something different to read.Â"Â-- Romantic Times , Top Pick, 4-1/2 stars Â"Haydon spins a story both warm and thrilling.Â"Â-- Publishers Weekly Â"This is truly a stunning fantasy novel with well-developed characters, an exquisitely rendered world, and fast-paced plotting.Â"Â--Di Herald,Genrefluent Â"Fantastic! Ms. Haydon has created something uniqueÂ--a cutting edge curriculum tie-in to an exciting young reader's book, genuinely based on sound Â'best practice' taxonomy models. A perfect fit for educators looking for tailor-made solutions that not only captures the imagination, but complies with the latest educational standards. Kudos!Â"Â--Carol Palmatier, Educational Grants Consultant, Michigan Â" The Floating Island looks like something that everyoneÂ'¦in my family will enjoy. The author has developed an elaborate curriculum to accompany the book, and it's all free on the webÂ'¦.Something like this would be hugely valuable for a lot of people! This site is very easy to navigate and beautifully put together. There are even a few things there my kids would ask to do!Â"Â--http://paradisefound.homeschooljournal.net/2006/09/08/the-floating-island-the-lost-journals-of-ven-polypheme/, Praise for The Floating Island : A Book Sense Children's Pick for Autumn 2006 "In her first book for young people, Haydon, a popular author of numerous fantasies for older readers, uses journal entries interspersed throughout a fast-paced narrative to help bring Ven to life. Her world-building is as successful as her characters…. A delightful epic fantasy that will attract a readership both older and younger than the target audience." --Booklist, Starred review "This completely delightful children's fantasy will charm kids and adults alike with its account of adventure, secrets and loyalty among friends. Fast-paced and populated with wonderful characters, this new series is sure to please readers looking for something different to read."--Romantic Times, Top Pick, 4-1/2 stars "Haydon spins a story both warm and thrilling."--Publishers Weekly "This is truly a stunning fantasy novel with well-developed characters, an exquisitely rendered world, and fast-paced plotting."--Di Herald, Genrefluent "Fantastic! Ms. Haydon has created something unique--a cutting edge curriculum tie-in to an exciting young reader's book, genuinely based on sound 'best practice' taxonomy models. A perfect fit for educators looking for tailor-made solutions that not only captures the imagination, but complies with the latest educational standards. Kudos!"--Carol Palmatier, Educational Grants Consultant, Michigan "The Floating Islandlooks like something that everyone…in my family will enjoy. The author has developed an elaborate curriculum to accompany the book, and it's all free on the web….Something like this would be hugely valuable for a lot of people! This site is very easy to navigate and beautifully put together. There are even a few things there my kids would ask to do!"--http://paradisefound.homeschooljournal.net/2006/09/08/the-floating-island-the-lost-journals-of-ven-polypheme/, Praise for The Floating Island : A Book Sense Children's Pick for Autumn 2006 "In her first book for young people, Haydon, a popular author of numerous fantasies for older readers, uses journal entries interspersed throughout a fast-paced narrative to help bring Ven to life. Her world-building is as successful as her characters . A delightful epic fantasy that will attract a readership both older and younger than the target audience." --Booklist, Starred review "This completely delightful children's fantasy will charm kids and adults alike with its account of adventure, secrets and loyalty among friends. Fast-paced and populated with wonderful characters, this new series is sure to please readers looking for something different to read."--Romantic Times, Top Pick, 4-1/2 stars "Haydon spins a story both warm and thrilling."--Publishers Weekly "This is truly a stunning fantasy novel with well-developed characters, an exquisitely rendered world, and fast-paced plotting."--Di Herald, Genrefluent "Fantastic! Ms. Haydon has created something unique--a cutting edge curriculum tie-in to an exciting young reader's book, genuinely based on sound 'best practice' taxonomy models. A perfect fit for educators looking for tailor-made solutions that not only captures the imagination, but complies with the latest educational standards. Kudos!"--Carol Palmatier, Educational Grants Consultant, Michigan "The Floating Islandlooks like something that everyone in my family will enjoy. The author has developed an elaborate curriculum to accompany the book, and it's all free on the web .Something like this would be hugely valuable for a lot of people! This site is very easy to navigate and beautifully put together. There are even a few things there my kids would ask to do!"--http://paradisefound.homeschooljournal.net/2006/09/08/the-floating-island-the-lost-journals-of-ven-polypheme/, Praise for The Symphony of Ages: "Distinguished by superior wit and intelligence, this fantasy debut opens what looks to be an outstanding saga. One of the finest high fantasy debuts in years."--Publishers Weekly Starred Review on Rhapsody "Prophecy proves that Elizabeth Haydon is a superstar and not a one hit wonder. Haydon's world is so real the audience will feel that we too have been transported in time and space to a wondrous vision."--Midwest Book Review on Prophecy "Haydon culminates her powerful fantasy saga with adventure, treachery, mystery and romance . . . an exciting read that will pique new readers and delight fans of Haydon's first two books. Her superbly rendered characters incite us to share their triumphs and sorrows, even as her lyrical prose casts its wondrous invitation to visit her world."--Romantic Times Bookclub Gold Medal Review on Destiny
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
Fifth Grade
Series Volume Number
1
Volume Number
No. 1
Grade To
Ninth Grade
Dewey Decimal
813/.54
Synopsis
"Long ago, in the Second Age of history, a young Nain explorer by the name of Ven Polypheme traveled much of the known and unknown world, recording his adventures. Recently discovered by archaeologists, a few fragments of his original journals are reproduced in this book. Great care has been taken to reconstruct the parts of the journal that did not survive, so that a whole story can be told..." Charles Magnus Ven Polypheme--known as Ven--is the youngest son of a long line of famous shipwrights. He dreams not of building ships, but of sailing them to far-off lands where magic thrives. Ven gets his chance when he is chosen to direct the Inspection of his family's latest ship--and sets sail on the journey of a lifetime. Attacked by fire pirates, lost at sea and near death, Ven is rescued by a passing ship on its way to the Island of Serendair. Thankful to be alive, little does Ven know that the pirate attack--and his subsequent rescue--may not have been an accident. Shadowy figures are hunting for the famed Floating Island, the only source of the mystical Water of Life. They think Ven can lead them to this treasure, and will stop at nothing to get it--even murder. In a narrative that alternates entries from his journals and drawings from his sketchbooks, Ven begins the famous chronicles of his exciting and exotic adventures--adventures that would later earn him renown as the author of "The Book of All Human Knowledge" and "All the World's Magic.", Long ago, in the Second Age of history, a young Nain explorer by the name of Ven Polypheme traveled much of the known and unknown world, recording his adventures. Recently discovered by archaeologists, a few fragments of his original journals are reproduced in this book. Great care has been taken to reconstruct the parts of the journal that did not survive, so that a whole story can be told... Charles Magnus Ven Polypheme--known as Ven--is the youngest son of a long line of famous shipwrights. He dreams not of building ships, but of sailing them to far-off lands where magic thrives. Ven gets his chance when he is chosen to direct the Inspection of his family's latest ship--and sets sail on the journey of a lifetime. Attacked by fire pirates, lost at sea and near death, Ven is rescued by a passing ship on its way to the Island of Serendair. Thankful to be alive, little does Ven know that the pirate attack--and his subsequent rescue--may not have been an accident. Shadowy figures are hunting for the famed Floating Island, the only source of the mystical Water of Life. They think Ven can lead them to this treasure, and will stop at nothing to get it--even murder. In a narrative that alternates entries from his journals and drawings from his sketchbooks, Ven begins the famous chronicles of his exciting and exotic adventures--adventures that would later earn him renown as the author of The Book of All Human Knowledge and All the World's Magic .
LC Classification Number
PS3558.A82896F56
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