The Book of Dead Days.THE BOOK OF DEAD DAYS. Marcus Sedgwick Marcus Sedgwick (b 1968) born in Kent, England, Marcus is a British author and illustrator as well as a musician. He used to play for 2 bands namely playing the drums for Garret and as the guitarist in an ABBA tribute group. . 2004. Read by Roger Rees Roger Rees (born May 4, 1944) is a Welsh-born American actor. Rees was born in Aberystwyth, Wales, the son of Doris Louise (Smith), a shop clerk, and William John Rees, a police officer. . 4 tapes. 5.75 hrs. Listening Library, Random House Audio. 1-4000-9051-2. $26.00. Vinyl vinyl /vi·nyl/ (vi´nil) the univalent group CH2dbondCH—. vinyl chloride a vinyl group to which an atom of chlorine is attached; the monomer which polymerizes to polyvinyl chloride; it is toxic ; plot, author, reader notes. JS The title alone will prove intriguing in·trigue n. 1. a. A secret or underhand scheme; a plot. b. The practice of or involvement in such schemes. 2. A clandestine love affair. v. for listeners, but the tale itself will draw them in. Sedgwick has outlined a fairly simple tale--two young teens in London in the 1800s race against time to help a magician who made an evil pact 15 years earlier and is now trying to avoid paying the agreed-upon price of his life. British actor Rees provides full characterizations, easily transitioning from male to female characters as well as from British to Scottish accents. As with any good story, it progressively builds, increasing in intensity with strange twists and turns. Some magic is revealed, but the mystery remains throughout until the surprise ending. The descriptions of London and its environs are wonderfully rich in details. Lots of fun, with no dragons or elves Elves A slang term for guests appearing on the PBS television show "Wall Street Week." Notes: These technical analysts attempt to predict the direction of the market in the coming months. needed. Sunnie Grant, Hampton, NH J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are of particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers. S--Recommended for senior high school students. |
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