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| Original Title: | The Elvenbane (Halfblood Chronicles, #1) |
| ISBN: | 0812511751 (ISBN13: 9780812511758) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Halfblood Chronicles #1 |
| Literary Awards: | SFBC Award (1991) |
Andre Norton
Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 566 pages Rating: 3.95 | 14270 Users | 264 Reviews
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Two masters of epic fantasy have combined in this brilliant collaboration to create a rousing tale of the sort that becomes an instant favorite. This is the story of Shana, a halfbreed born of the forbidden union of an Elvenlord father and a human mother. Her exiled mother dead, she was rescued and raised by dragons, a proud, ancient race who existed unbeknownst to elven or humankind. From birth, Shana was the embodiment of the Prophecy that the all-powerful Elvenlords feared. Her destiny is the enthralling adventure of a lifetime.
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| Title | : | The Elvenbane (Halfblood Chronicles #1) |
| Author | : | Andre Norton |
| Book Format | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 566 pages |
| Published | : | April 15th 1993 by Tor Books (first published November 1st 1991) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Dragons. Fiction. Science Fiction Fantasy. High Fantasy. Magic. Epic Fantasy |
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Ratings: 3.95 From 14270 Users | 264 ReviewsJudge Of Books The Elvenbane (Halfblood Chronicles #1)
In The Elvenbane, a young fiery halfblood (half elven, half human) girl named Shana, is raised by a Kin of dragons. After using her magic to defend her foster brother Keman, Shana is banished to the desert where she is captured by human servants of elven lords; races she thought no longer existed. A rare mystery, Shana is about to be sold in a slave auction when she is rescued by disguised halfbloods who take her to a Citadel where wizards live in secrecy. Yet fate intercedes and soon the mostI'm pretty sure I read this when I was in middle school, or thereabouts, but I certainly didn't remember it. Meh. This had some very good point, and I wasn't tempted to stop before it was done, but it didn't really grab my interest either. Also, the ending was fairly anti-climactic. I see there are two more books in this series. If I come across them at the library, I might give them a try, but I won't be going out of my way to find them.
Loved this book! I had tried a well regarded book called Mistress of Dragons and had been disappointed in myself because I hadn't liked it. I started this book afraid I wouldn't like it either and maybe there was something wrong with me (too picky? too impatient?). I liked the set up of the world view, fascinating story well told. Good characters too. It starts off with a human concubine willing to do ANYTHING to please her elven Lord, go to any effort, scheme, anything. I don't necessarily like
I liked the 1st half, didn't even mind that she was growing in leaps and bounds. Even with her naive moronic moments (she is use to bullies and liars, but cant spot em though she is a quick leaner at every thing else that isn't threatening seems to be a stretch) but fine. After words though her character stops growing and acts whiny and has spontaneous love of an elfen lord who she didnt trust two sentences ago. thats to much. even worse is that her character seems to loose her intelligence and
Originally posted here as part of the 30 Day Book Challenge.Heh. The topic for today makes me laugh. A Book I've Read More Than Once More than once? At least 10, but I think more.I owned this one, and since my small town library was never open more than 2 days a week during the summer, I did A LOT of re-reading.Cruel elves, shape-shifting dragons, half-bloods, slavery, bicorns - man, this book had it all.I last re-read it...probably 10 years ago? When I found out that there was FINALLY A
Hey, Reader!Do you like fully realized fantasy worlds, but don't want anything too fantastic to happen in them? Well, The Elvenbane has got you covered. Using the device of fading to black, the narrative will simply peter out when things get too exciting.Breathe easy as you read of protagonist Shana's mysterious half-elf (helf?) powers, knowing she will use them only to throw the occasional rock, or perhaps kill a deer. There may be mind-reading, but it's just like regular dialogue, just using
Kind of trashy. Lots of fun. Has dragons.
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