Freeman, Lorna. Covenants.FREEMAN, Lorna. Covenants. (A Borderlands Novel.) Penguin, Roc. 546p. c2004. 0-451-45980-6. $7.50. SA The first of a series, this volume traces the relationship between a country soldier named Rabbit and a Faena fa·e·na n. The series of final passes performed by a matador preparatory to killing a bull in a bullfight. [Spanish, manual labor, from Catalan feyna, from Latin facienda, mountain cat named Laurel, neither of whom are what they appear to be. Laurel helps Rabbit's unit find its way out of the mountains, and then enlists the unit's help to prevent a war. Yes, Laurel speaks their language; he also walks like a human, although he is magical. Borderland-born Rabbit is found to be of royal blood, and a mage mage n. A magician or sorcerer. [From Middle English mages, magicians, variant of magi; see magus.] in training who has escaped from his evil mentor. The troop travels to the main city of Iversterre where they find more magic and mischief. The king is part elfin elf·in adj. 1. a. Relating to or suggestive of an elf. b. Made, done, or produced by an elf. 2. Small and sprightly or mischievous. 3. , and military officers begin transforming into magical animals. Some of the clergy, soldiers, and politicos condemn this magic, yet become pawns in the hands of evil. What with the longtime grudge grudge tr.v. grudged, grudg·ing, grudg·es 1. To be reluctant to give or admit: even grudged the tuition money. 2. between the south and the northern Borderlands, and between the magicals and the humans, war seems inevitable. Can Rabbit control his growing powers Growing Power is an urban agriculture organization headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It runs the last functional farm within the Milwaukee city limits and also organizes activities in Chicago. and avert disaster? No one knows. While this is a long book, it's a fast read because of the suspenseful plot and changing characters. Rabbit's self-development and knowledge are particularly satisfying. Too many "uhs" dot the dialog, but when the characters are articulate the fun begins. S--Recommended for senior high school students. A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries. Dr. Lesley Farmer, Lib. Svcs., CSULB CSULB California State University at Long Beach , Long Beach, CA |
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