The Silver Crown

Description

In this gripping and memorable middle grade fantasy from Newbery Medal-winning author Robert C. O’Brien, good and evil are locked in battle and the balance between the two can only be restored by one young girl’s determination to set things right. “It lay beside her on the pillow, shinier than silver, glowing softly, with twinkling blue stones set all around....It did not occur to her to wonder from whom it had come; she was merely aware that it was hers by right.â€ Ellen awakens one morning with a mysterious silver crown on the pillow beside her. What magic powers it possesses she has not yet discovered, but the sudden changes in her life are unmistakable: her house is burned down, her family has disappeared, and a man in a dark uniform is stalking her. Can Ellen ever find her family? Can she use the power of the silver crown to thwart the powers of darkness? What diabolical force hides inside the mysterious castle in the woods?

About the Author

Rosenberg, Joel

Joel Rosenberg was an American author known for his works in the science fiction and fantasy genres. He was born in 1954 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and passed away in 2011.Rosenberg's most notable works include the "Guardians of the Flame" series, which tells the story of a group of college students who are transported into a fantasy world, and the "Keepers of the Hidden Ways" series, which explores a world where Norse mythology is real and powerful.Rosenberg's writing is known for its attention to detail, strong character development, and exploration of themes such as identity, power, and responsibility. He won several awards for his writing, including the Prometheus Award for Best Novel in 1990 for "The Guardians of the Flame."In addition to his writing, Rosenberg was also a political consultant and an activist. He was active in several political campaigns, particularly those related to issues of Israel and the Middle East. Despite his passing, his legacy lives on in his works, which are enjoyed by fans of science fiction and fantasy around the world.

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