Michael cadnums novel the book of the lion renders a profusion of gory scenes of knights battling for the holy land. Michael cadnum is the awardwinning author of more than a dozen books for adults and young adults, including the contemporary novels rundown, heat, and edge all viking and the historical novel in a dark wood orchardpuffin. Returning to the same era of his in a dark wood, cadnums majestic novelpart mystery. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Saved from the brutal blow of a sword, young edmund is whisked away and forced to join the forces of the mighty richard the lionheart. Cadnums book gives great insight into the bygone world of knights and what gave knights vigor to fight. Edmund is but a simple apprentice working for otto, the coiner. Michael cadnum brings the brutality of the twelfth century crusades to life through the eyes of a young man coming of age. Happy birthday to national book award finalist michael. In the sequel to the book of the lion, titled the leopard sword, cadnum continues the adventures of squires hubert and edmund as they attend to the knights nigel and sir rannulf. Michael cadnum books, author biography, and reading level. I thought the book of the lion be michael cadnum was a very bead book. Michael cadnum is a good writer because of the details he gives but he should make the book of the lions story go a little faster.
Returning to the same era of his in a dark wood, cadnums majestic novelpart mystery, part historychronicles the pageantry and brutality of the crusades under king richard. His book shave received numerous awards and honors, and are. Michael cadnum audio books, best sellers, author bio. The story of little john and robin hood, orchard new york, ny, 2002. The second reason i dint like it was because of the author did a lot of showing not telling because when their were. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of the book of the lion by michael cadnum. I think this for two reasons, the first reason is i thought the way some people talked in the book didnt really fit the dialogue for medieval europe. The book of the lion book by michael cadnum 4 available. The book of the lion by michael cadnum in doc, fb2, fb3 download ebook. Michael cadnum is the author of thirtyseven books, including the national book award finalist the book of the lion. Hubert and edmund, fresh from the crusades, take on a covert challenge while sailing home to england.
Edmund, a young apprentice, is awaiting punishment as a counterfeiter when a knight intervenes on his behalfand compels edmund to join richard lionhearts forces in the holy land. The book of the lion has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The world edmund lives in is strange compared to ours, but author michael cadnums depiction of it is pretty spoton. Cadnum does an excellent job of creating his historic setting, particularly during edmunds approach to london. Official site of poet and novelist michael cadnum about.
Returning to the same era of his in a dark wood, cadnums majestic novelpart mystery, part historychronicles the. Michael cadnum published his historical work, the book of the lion with puffin books in 2000. A twotime edgar allen poe award nominee, and an awardwinning poet, cadnums work is widely acclaimed. Several of cadnums books have been released as audio books by audible, and open road has published ebook editions of many of his classic thrillers. Michael cadnum is the author of thirtysix books, including the national book award finalist the book of the lion several of cadnums books have been released as audio books by audible, and open road has published ebook editions of many of his classic thrillers. Voice of youth advocates book of the lion 2000 the message about the romance vs. Returning to the same era of his in a dark wood, cadnums majestic novel. Michael cadnum born 1949 is an american poet and novelist. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Seize the storm by michael cadnum 2012, hardcover for. Cadnum read from the book of the lion, published by viking. His poetry collections include kingdom and the forthcoming the promised rain. Finalists for the national book awards 2000 in nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and young peoples literature read from their works. The book of the lion is a 2000 young adult novel by american writer michael cadnum, the second of his novels to be set in twelfthcentury england after in a dark wood 1999.
Cadnum revisits the medieval setting of in a dark wood 1998 for this tale of a young squires experiences in the first crusade, but once again, his storytelling lacks conviction. Several of cadnums books have been released as audio books by audible, and open road has published ebook editions of many of. Check out the authors website, where youll find a full bio for michael cadnum as well as all his other works, including poetry and super short stories. This book has a good story and has a lot of details. Having seen his masters arm struck off at the order of the sheriff of nottingham, strapping apprentice edmund is saved from the same fate by nigel and rannulf, two knights preparing to follow king richard to the. Returning to the same era of his in a dark wood, cadnums majestic novel part mystery, part history chronicles the pageantry and brutality of the crusades under king richard edmund, a young apprentice, is awaiting punishment as a counterfeiter when a knight intervenes on his behalf and compels edmund to join richard lionhearts forces in the holy land. Set in the middle ages during the reign of richard i of england, american author michael cadnums young adult fiction, the book of the lion 2000, tells the story of a young english squire facing the horrors and moral contradictions of. Michael cadnum has 70 books on goodreads with 61909 ratings. The leopard sword sequel to the book of the lion, viking new york, ny 2002. Michael cadnum has written many novels, including the medieval adventure the book of the lion, a national book award finalist. Michael cadnum is the author of nearly 40 books, including the national book award finalist the book of the lion. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
The book of the lion was a national book award finalist. Situated at the intersection of historical fiction and adventure writing, the book of the lion tells the story of edmund, a young english man making his way in the world. Returning home to england, the group encounters political upheaval and treachery while hubert ponders his life. Books by michael cadnum author of the book of the lion. Lee the book of the lion por michael cadnum disponible en rakuten kobo. He is the author of many acclaimed titles, including peril on the sea, and the book of the lion, a national book award finalist. The book of the lion by michael cadnum librarything. Rick klaw birthday, blog birthday, cant catch me and other twicetold tales, earthquake murder, flash, michael cadnum, the book of the lion, this early dark 0 the author of more than thirty books for adults, teens and children, michael c a dnum is perhaps best know for his adult suspense fiction and young adult fiction based on myths, legends. Michael cadnum has had a number of jobs over the course of his life, including pickandshoveler for the york archaeological trust, in york, england, and substitute teacher in oakland, california, but his true calling is writing. Seize the storm by michael cadnum a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition.
There is also rich description of venice, but the description of the other locations falls short. Edmund, a young apprentice, is awaiting punishment as a counterfeiter when a knight intervenes on his behalfand compels edmund to join richard lionhearts forces in the. Read the book of the lion by michael cadnum available from rakuten kobo. Readers must be able to stick to a long and somewhat boring rising action in. Luckily, edmund gets handed over to sir nigel, whos on his way to the crusades. He is best known for his adult suspense fiction, and young adult fiction based on myths, legends, and historical figures. List of books by author michael cadnum thriftbooks. Cadnum revisits the medieval setting of in a dark wood 1998 for this tale of a. Michael cadnum is the author of thirtysix books, including the national book award finalist the book of the lion.
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