"A story that's simultaneously romantic, tragic, horrifying, and transcendental is more than enough to hold readers' attention, no matter their age." - Publishers Weekly, starred review What binds these stories together? What secrets lurk beneath the surface of this idyllic countryside? And what might be powerful enough to break the cycle of midwinterblood? From award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick comes a book about passion and preservation and ultimately an exploration of the bounds of love.Ī Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2013 stark, suspenseful writing." - School Library JournalĪn archaeologist who unearths a mysterious artifact, an airman who finds himself far from home, a painter, a ghost, a vampire, and a Viking: the seven stories in this compelling novel all take place on the remote Scandinavian island of Blessed where a curiously powerful plant that resembles a dragon grows. " Reminiscent of David Mitchell's Cloud Atlas.
What do you think this says about the meaning of love? Midwinterblood features a love story that stretches across time and space-except Eric and Merle aren't always lovers.What kinds of things would you put in it? The rich Viking history? The lovely foliage? What stuff would you leave out? The ritual human sacrifices? Yeah, maybe that… Imagine you're making a travel brochure for Blessed Island.Are Eric and Merle fated to connect and then be doomed in each life they live? What does this say about their ability to choose and have free will?.Do you think it's more a fantasy, a mystery, or a love story? Or is it a bit of a mix?
Why is this tale told backward? What does this add to the story? Can you think of other books or movies that use a reverse chronology or show events out of sequence?.
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