As the red rook grows bolder and the stakes grow ever higher, sophia and rene find themselves locked in a tantalizing game of cat and mouse. A remarkable and utterly inventive novel from sharon cameron, author of the dark unw. Sharon cameron writes a rollicking good story this is the third young adult book of camerons i have listened to and they are all top notch. Rook is set in our world particularly paris, as well as the english coastline in. I thought the author must have had great fun writing these two, as reading. Rook, which was selected as an indiebound indie next list top ten. Except for those who disappear from their prison cells, a. Rook by sharon cameron perfects the art of storytelling, complete with rich. Rook is one of my favorite books of 2015, and in the top three of the best classic literature retellings i. Sharon camerons debut novel the dark unwinding was awarded the society of childrens book writers and illustrators sue alexander award for most promising new work and the scbwi crystal kite award, and was named a yalsa best fiction for young adults selection. Who needs a wedding ring when you can pick up a sword. Sharon cameron author of the light in hidden places, the. Its a scarlet pimpernel retelling set in an alternate parisian dystopian future that reads more like historical fiction it feels like the french revolution.
Sharon cameron s world building is something else, in a dystopian novel its important for the world to be believable. Sharon camerons world building is something else, in a dystopian. North texas teen book festival historical fiction panel with. Sharon camerons debut novel the dark unwinding was awarded the society of childrens book writers and illustrators sue alexander award for most promising new work and the scbwi crystal kite award, and was named a yalsa best fiction for young adu. Sharon camerons new novel rook is one of those books that brings together a mix of successful qualities that had my rubbing my hands together in delight a reimagined tale of the scarlet pimpernel historical meets postapocalyptic. I was much more invested in all of the plotting and intrigue. Rook ebook by sharon cameron 9780545676007 rakuten kobo. Sharon cameron writes a rollicking good story this is the third young adult book of cameron s i have listened to and they are all top notch. Safe underground in the city of new canaan, she lives in a privilege. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading rook. Sharon is also the author of its sequel, a spark unseen. Prayers for the dying cruel beauty female heroines sunken city books for teens teen books book cover art rook reading material. I first heard of rook through the perustopia book club, i wasnt initially all that sure about the book of the month, but i saw a lot hype, took the plunge and bought the book.
Jan 08, 2016 the world of rook is postapocalyptic, but reads more like the era of the french revolution. Oct 04, 2015 rook by sharon cameron rook, an homage to the scarlet pimpernel as the author calls it, creates an interesting melding of a tale set in the future with a historical fiction twist. Ive heard a lot of people talk about the pacing issues theyve had with this novel, so id be curious what my experience with this book will be like. Rook by sharon cameron books for teens, books young. Sharon cameron books list of books by author sharon cameron.
Sharon cameron returns to the rich world of the forgetting with a companion novel as thrilling and intricately crafted as the first. Working as a standalone title, rook is a completely selfcontained story that manages to draw together many of camerons now famous tropes and ideas. In the sunken city that was once paris, all who oppose the new revolution are. I never mean to hate or bash on an author or any work they do. Some part of her mind knew this, was telling her to put an end to it, that shed been caught in his spell unawares, that she was allowing what had happened in the sanctuary to happen again.
Rook by sharon cameron hardcover, 456 pages published april 28th 2015 by scholastic press average rating. Is the mysterious red rook a savior of the innocent or a criminal. As the red rook grows bolder and the stakes grow higher, sophia and rene find themselves locked in a tantalizing game of cat and mouse. Daring intrigue, delicious romance, and spinetingling suspense fill the pages of this extraordinary tale from awardwinning author sharon cameron. The world of rook is postapocalyptic, but reads more like the era of the french revolution.
A suspenseful and wholly inventive postpostapocalyptic ya novel from the acclaimed author of the dark unwinding. Dec 09, 2015 i was much more invested in all of the plotting and intrigue. Rook by sharon cameron rook, an homage to the scarlet pimpernel as the author calls it, creates an interesting melding of a tale set in the future with a historical fiction twist. Listen to rook by sharon cameron available from rakuten kobo. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read rook. Rook by sharon cameron book cover, description, publication history. It follows protagonist myfanwy thomas as she attempts to reintegrate into her life of administrating a clandestine government organization responsible for protecting the u. Download rook by sharon cameron 20150428 and read rook by sharon cameron 20150428 online books in format pdf. May 31, 2016 i first heard of rook through the perustopia book club, i wasnt initially all that sure about the book of the month, but i saw a lot hype, took the plunge and bought the book. Ive heard a lot of people talk about the pacing issues theyve had with this novel, so id. Sharon cameron s new novel rook is one of those books that brings together a mix of successful qualities that had my rubbing my hands together in delight a reimagined tale of the scarlet pimpernel historical meets postapocalyptic. Sharon cameron books list of books by sharon cameron. Buy the hardcover book rook by sharon cameron at indigo.
In the sunken city that was once paris, all who oppose the new revolution are being put to the blade. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Rook audiobook by sharon cameron 97838092097 rakuten kobo. Buy the paperback book rook by sharon cameron at indigo. Sharon cameron s debut novel the dark unwinding was awarded the society of childrens book writers and illustrators sue alexander award for most promising new work and the scbwi crystal kite award, and was named a yalsa best fiction for young adu. Sharon cameron was awarded the 2009 sue alexander most promising new work award by the society of childrens book writers and illustrators for her debut novel, the dark unwinding. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. As each chapter moves along, tension, conflict, and relentless pacing build and build until the reader is left nearly breathless and with a thousand paper cuts in attempts to turn the page quicker. Brought out through the scholastic books publishing label, this was initially released on the 28th of april in 2015. In the sunken city that was once paris, all who oppose the new revolution are being put to the. See all books authored by sharon cameron, including the forgetting, and rook, and. By night, shes the daring red rook, who rescues prisoners from the bloodthirsty revolutionaries of the sunken city which once was paris.
Conversation with sharon cameron and ed burzminski son of stefania podgorska, moderated by julie greenberg of congregation micah at parnassus books, nashville, tn 2 292020. So was i, at first, but once i got it all figured out, the concept for this book was pretty cool. When not writing sharon can be found thumbing dusty tomes, shooting her longbow, or indulging in her lifelong search for secret passages. Conversation with sharon cameron and ed burzminski son of stefania podgorska. The atmosphere, driving narrative and clever use of the scarlet pimpernel myth are all very enjoyable. Check out other translated books in french, spanish languages. A remarkable and utterly inventive novel from sharon cameron, aut. A suspenseful and wholly inventive postpostapocalyptic ya novel now in paperback.
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I loved sharon camerons debut the dark unwinding and its sequel, a spark unseen, so i was sure i would love rook too. A remarkable and utterly inventive novel from sharon cameron, author of the dark unwinding, which usa today called spellbindingly imaginative. Sharon camerons world building is something else, in a dystopian novel its. Centuries after the earths poles shifted, devastating the planet, humanity has rebuilt. If you enjoy retellings of classic historical fiction and cant resist a good postapocalyptic dystopian novel, rook by sharon cameron is for you. Read rook by sharon cameron available from rakuten kobo.
Apr 28, 2015 i first heard of rook through the perustopia book club, i wasnt initially all that sure about the book of the month, but i saw a lot hype, took the plunge and bought the book. Sharon cameron s debut novel the dark unwinding was awarded the society of childrens book writers and illustrators sue alexander award for most promising new work and the scbwi crystal kite award, and was named a yalsa best fiction for young adults selection. Rook, by sharon cameron, april 28, 2015, from scholastic press history has a way of repeating itself. Meanwhile, across the sea in the commonwealth, sophia. Pdf rook by sharon cameron download pdf free ebook.
The rook is the 2012 debut novel of australian author daniel omalley. By day, she is a young woman of the commonwealth whose arranged marriage will save her family from debt. Review rook by sharon cameron books over everything. Jun 25, 2015 rook by sharon cameron hardcover, 456 pages published april 28th 2015 by scholastic press average rating. I discovered rook had a connection to the old classic, the scarlet pimpernel, and it became a mustread for me. Rook, which was selected as an indiebound indie next list top ten selection. The setting of rook feels much like a historical, think georgianera, yet is actually set in the future after a decidedly chilling catastrophe has struck earth. Except for those who disappear from their prison cells, a redtipped rook feather left in their place. However, leblanc, the sunken citys fanatical ministre of security, has tracked the red rook back to sophias home in kent. I thought the author must have had great fun writing these two, as reading them verbally. Discount prices on books by sharon cameron, including titles like the knowing. Rook by sharon cameron paperback book the parent store. Caroline feraday has a large range of voices, including very believable male accents.