The Ramsay Scallop
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Book Overview
320 pp. Pub: 9/95.The third novel from the award-winning author of Taste of Salt and Grab Hands and Run is an enchanting tale of pilgrimage, adventure, and romance, set in England, France, and Spain during the time of the Crusades. A 1995 ALA Best Book for Young Adults. Booklist Editors' Choice Top of the List Winner for Youth Fiction, 1995.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0064406016
ISBN13:9780064406017
Release Date:September 1995
Publisher:HarperCollins
Length:320 Pages
Weight:0.50 lbs.
Dimensions:1.6" x 5.1" x 7.6"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Whew!!! it was a wonderful read...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Who ever says THIS is a slow paced book hasn't read the great classics.THe best books i have read are ones in which you do not wish to leave the characters behind. Though the writer could have written more about the characters but basically its a tale of journey and self-discovery & that is what has been portrayed I love medieval times, it was as if they were magical times, with honor, modesty and the world just beginning to grow right before your eyes. It was an age of enlightment and this book does in a way tell you what would have gone on during the 14th century.
A blip in our historical past
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
My daughter has read this book many times between the age of 7 and 12 years old, and it was she who requested that I read it as well. This book brought to life a moment in history. The rich descriptions of the environment brought the sounds, smell, anxiety, hardships, and friendships of the time, to life. It was fascinating to again be aware that all these people were travelling through Europe, all speaking more-or-less the same language, and how in just a few centuries, that language diverged into Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese.My daughter and I both recommend this book to teachers whose students are studying this time period, and are looking for supplemental reading material to help bring that time and place in history to life. Based on other reviews, I realize that some 12-year olds may not like this book, but many would... even if they DO also enjoy more fast-paced books.
Subtle, Romantic, and Historically Enlightening
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I teach children's literature to teachers and found this novel to be one of the most moving, charming, and riveting I have encountered. The tale is subtle and beautifully told. Eleanor and Thomas, betrothed from childhood and strangers to each other, are sent on a pilgrimage from their English village by the wise and kind village priest. They and the reader learn about their world and the blooming of friendship and love as they travel across Europe. This book is among my very favorites. Ranks with Mary Stolz's BARTHOLEMEW FAIR.
great book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I don't know what these other reviewers are complaining about. This was a great book! Okay, so it's a girl book. But the people are real and the pilgrimage part was accurate, and the characters seemed like people I might know. Go read it!
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