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I am the Blade

I am the Blade

by JPBuxton (Author)

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    Paperback 2010

    $3.51
Synopsis

When his woodcutter guardian is viciously murdered and his home burned to the ground, Tog is running for his life. It's freezing, he's lost everything, there's a man with a knife on his tail, and all he has to survive are his wits, his fighting skills, taught to him by woodcutter guardian but never before tested, the motley travelling companions he gathers on the way, and a garbled message - the woodcutter's last, gasped words - STONE, ORCHARD, MOON. Are they clues? The ravings of a fading mind? So begins a journey through a land ruled by robber barons, though they call themselves lords and kings - towards a destiny - or choice - at first dimly perceived, growing stronger and more terrifying as his journey nears its climax.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 352
 Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 03 Jun 2010
ISBN 10: 0340970057
ISBN 13: 9780340970058
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
 Book Overview: A thrilling first part of a two book sequence from an outstanding adult writer new to children's books.

Media Reviews
There are typescripts...that send a tingle up my spine, that trap me in their world, hanging around in my mind long after, setting a kind of benchmark of writing...I am the Blade is one of these. Wholly original...full of richness * Books for Keeps *
This new and original take on the old enchanting story * Carousel *
One of the best new Arthurian adventures I've read for a long time. A terrific breakneck tale -- Amanda Craig * The Times *
A dense and complex tale with many strong elements. With intelligent prose, interesting references, high adventure and a love story, this should prove to be a popular and rewarding read * School Librarian *
A riveting version of the Arthur story...a thrilling adventure that captures your attention and won't let it go. Thoroughly recommended * Write Away *
[An] atmospheric mixture of adventure, humour, sophistication and nail-biting fight scenes. * The Times *
Praise for his adult novels: 'Wonderfully well-written.' * Time Out *
A modern fairy story ... Buxton is possibly the best of the new supernatural writers. * Phil Rickman *
'More than just a historical novel ... It succeeds in being a novel set in the past. This is achieved by Buxton's confident control over the many subtle strokes which make up his layered narrative, and by his adroit handling of the story.' * Times Literary Supplement *
'One of the best new riffs on Arthurian legend... the grittiest as well as one of the most exciting new renditions of the myth.' * Times (Amanda Craig) *
'Wholly compelling and very funny.' * Times *
'The story of King Arthur is ingeniously reworked in JP Buxton's I am the Blade... This stirring account stops before the disintegration of the Round Table: its sequel next year should be well worth waiting for.' * Independent on Sunday *
'I Am The Blade' is a thrilling adventure that captures your attention and won't let go. * Write Away *
With intelligent prose, interesting references, high adventure and a love story, this should prove to be a popular and rewarding read. * School Librarian *
Praise for his adult novels: 'Wonderfully well-written.' * Time Out *
A modern fairy story ... Buxton is possibly the best of the new supernatural writers. * Phil Rickman *
'More than just a historical novel ... It succeeds in being a novel set in the past. This is achieved by Buxton's confident control over the many subtle strokes which make up his layered narrative, and by his adroit handling of the story.' * Times Literary Supplement *
'One of the best new riffs on Arthurian legend... the grittiest as well as one of the most exciting new renditions of the myth.' * Times (Amanda Craig) *
'The story of King Arthur is ingeniously reworked in JP Buxton's I am the Blade... This stirring account stops before the disintegration of the Round Table: its sequel next year should be well worth waiting for.' * Independent on Sunday *
'I Am The Blade is a thrilling adventure that captures your attention and won't let go.' * Write Away *
'With intelligent prose, interesting references, high adventure and a love story, this should prove to be a popular and rewarding read.' * School Librarian *
New and original take on the old enchanting story. * Carousel *
Author Bio
J.P. Buxton has taught English in an eccentric boarding school in Massachusetts, sold suitcases in Manhattan and worked for years as a copywriter in the United Kingdom. With four successful previous novels for adults under his belt, I Am The Blade is his first book for teenagers and draws on his passion for ancient history, landscape, and adventure stories.