Eon

Twelve-year old Eon has been studying the ancient art of the Dragoneyes for two years. But he is playing a dangerous game: Eon is actually Eona, 16 years old and a girl. Her true identity must remain hidden at all costs: it is forbidden for women to practise the Art, and to be discovered would be punishable by death. Let down by her injured leg, it seems that Eon is destined to fail in her quest, until a spectacular twist in events catapults her into the opulent but treacherous world of the Imperial court. Without a master to guide her, Eon must learn to harness her unprecedented natural power, while protecting the secret that could cost her everything...Set against a rich backdrop of Ancient Chinese myths and traditions and fraught with tension, this is a classic page-turner.

ISBN 184992001X   Weight (grammes) 303 ISBN13 9781849920018 (What's this?)   Published in London Publisher Random House Children's Publishers UK   Previous ISBN 9780552560306 Imprint David Fickling Books   Height (mm) 198 Format Paperback   Width (mm) 129 Publication date 01 Jan 2010   Spine width (mm) 28 DEWEY 823.92   Academic level Children DEWEY edition DC22   Interest age from 12 Pages 448

A completely gorgeous fantasy set in an ancient Oriental world, drawing on Chinese myths and tradition. Complex, vivid, and with themes of difference, it's a classy, classy read. Highly recommended. I fell in love with this book. There's a rich, rich fantasy world between its covers, unencumbered by tiresome and trainspotterish exposition. It's a real page-turner, with fights and chases aplenty, but the narrative itself isn't in a rush, it's simply the effect it has on the reader. The whole thing is an absolutely sumptuous experience from beginning to end. It's tense, but it's also very thoughtful. thebookbag.co.uk 20081002 ...at its heart it's a terrific adventure story. The pacing is excellent throughout allowing the plot to unravel seamlessly, the action is frenetic and surprisingly visceral when it comes and then it eases off just enough to let you catch your breath before plunging you headlong into the next twist or turn. The language and culture of this ancient world setting are beautifully realised and very descriptive, placing you right at the heart of each scene and one thing that is really smart is the way the Dragoneye ceremonies and traditions and history are woven into the existing Chinese horoscope without the need for excessive exposition. Sci-Fi London 20081020 While no book is perfect, overall it's a cracking read. Eon: Rise of the Dragoneye walks the tightrope between adult and child with consummate skill, immersing you in the atmosphere one minute and exciting you with intrigue and thrills the next. If part one of this stroy is anything to go by, part two is going to be a cracker, and I for one, cannot wait for it. www.sci-fi-london.com 20081020 Highly recommended. INIS 20090301 The orginality of the tale , the freshness and believability of the protagonists and the epic landscape combine to deliver fantasy at its absolute best. Bookseller Children's Buyer's Guide 20090101

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