BOOK BLURB:The story of a remarkable boy called Yann Margoza; Tetu the dwarf, his friend and mentor; Sido, unloved daughter of a foolish Marquis; and Count Kalliovski, Grand Master of a secret society, who has half the aristocracy in thrall to him, and wants Yann dead. Yann is spirited away to London but three years later, when Paris is gripped by the bloody horrors of the Revolution, he returns, charged with two missions: to find out Kalliovski's darkest deeds and to save Sido from the guillotine. With a tangle of secrets, a thread of magic and a touch of humour, the follies of the aristocracy and the sufferings of ordinary people are unfolded as their lives move relentlessly towards the tragic and horrific days of the Terror. THE RED NECKLACE is not only a tremendous adventure story but a vibrant and passionate picture of Paris in turmoil and of a large cast of memorable characters.
REVIEW:
Set in the French Revolution, Sally’s offering really will capture the imagination of the reader as they seek to unravel the mystery within, wonderfully picturesque in the descriptiveness it really will enthuse the reader as the author works her magic. If your YA loves historical adventure, loves a good mystery and above all really wants an author that will present everything tied up in one epic adventure then this is the book for you. An absolute corker.
BOOK BLURB:With Sido safely in England and the Terror at it's height, Yann returns to France to smuggle out aristocratic refugees who will otherwise face the guillotine. But when Sido is kidnapped, he must use all his strength and courage to outwit the evil Count Kalliovski, and rescue her for a second time. Set against a vivid historical background, prize winning author Sally Gardner brings to life the horrors of the French Revolution in this breath-taking adventure, complete with intrepid heroism and a touching love story. Perfect for 9+ readers and fans of The Red Necklace and I, Coriander.
REVIEW:
The second novel in the series that brings the world of Scarlet Pimpernel to the minds of the Young Adult audience that follows on from where the Red Necklace left off. Set during the French revolution we continue in the footsteps of Yann as he and his dwarf friend, Têtu, seek to continue the fight against evil Count Kallioski in a novel where the author plays for keeps as the previous novel went to prove.
As in the first book, the scenes are beautifully set, the script picturesque with a touch of the mythic magic beautifully woven within as this action packed tale wends its merry way leading the reader like the pied piper of Hamlin onto its conclusion. Definitely a series I’m recommending to young readers and one that I think will continue to enchant in subsequent outings
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