Shield of stars lexile find a book metametrics inc. When holis is arrested for instigating a peaceful revolt of nobles against the countrys corrupt regent, weasels arrested too, but luckily gets imprisoned in an escapable cell. Weasel must free his foster father from the dungeons, and quickly, before the regent sends him to the gallows for treason. If the other books in the the shield, sword, and crown series are as spectacular as shield of stars readers are in for a treat theyll read again and again. An expickpocket and the daughter of a rebel leader must work together to save the crown prince, who has spent his life under the. Hilari bell is a librarian in denver, colorado, where she lives with her family. Shield of stars book by hilari bell official publisher page simon.
Its the story of a kingdom in transition, one with a boy prince, a powerhungry regent, and the beginnings of a revolution. Check out our giveaways and exclusive cover reveals for. This book the shield of stars is a book written by hilari bell. In the remaining weedy ground, the coach with the crest scratched off its door was parked beside three others. Bell opens a new series with an enjoyable tale of 14yearold weasel, formerly a criminal, trying to save his mentor from hanging.
The moment prince edoran hears these words from want to read. Shield, sword and crown series in order hilari bell fictiondb. Shield of stars the shield, sword, and crown by hilari bell. Hilari bell books list of books by author hilari bell. Author hilari bells complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and.
Hilari is also the author of the farsala trilogy fall of a kingdom. Her favorite books are fantasy, science fiction, and mystery all the ingredients for a great novel. Certainly, no one would ever trust him except for one man. Sword of waters book by hilari bell, drew willis official. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Hilari bell author of sci fi and fantasy for kids and teens. She is the author of several sciencefiction and fantasy novels including the critically acclaimed farsala trilogy. Book designed by lucy ruth cummins the text of this book was set in celestia antigua. Shield of stars the shield, sword, and crown series by hilari bell. An expickpocket and the daughter of a rebel leader must work together to save the crown prince, who has spent his life under the control of the tyrant who murdered his father. Shield of stars the shield, sword, and crown by hilari bell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Shield of stars the shield, sword, and crown book 1 ebook.
It was a shield, steel plate over dark wood, with rotting leather straps. Hilari bell author of sci fi and fantasy for kids and. Shield of stars the shield, sword, and crown book 1 kindle. Buy shield of stars the shield, sword, and crown reprint by hilari bell isbn. The first book in the shield, sword, and crown trilogy by bell the goblin wood transports readers to deorthas, a medieval kingdom. Jan 01, 2007 this book the shield of stars is a book written by hilari bell. A surprisingly sturdy stable occupied one side of the yard.
Shield of stars hilari bell author of sci fi and fantasy. Shield of stars by hilari bell 2007, hardcover for sale. Shield of stars by bell, hilari aladdin, 2008 paperback paperback by bell. The summary of this book is that weasel and arisa travel all over the countryside searching for a bandit named the falcon who ended up turning out to be arisas mother. Bell worked as a reference librarian, but quit in 2005 to write fulltime. Go search todays deals best sellers find a gift customer service new. It takes place shortly after the first book but, where the first book was from the point of view of weasel, this book is arisas story.
Oct 02, 2009 shield of stars is weasels book, wherein the pickpocketturnedclerk tries to save his arrested master and discovers so begins hilari bell s shield, sword, and crown trilogy. The first book in the shield, sword, and crown trilogy by bell the goblin wood transports readers to deorthas, a medieval kingdom tenuously divided between town dwellers and country folk, and by those who follow the one god versus the hidden, who clandestinely worship a pantheon of ancient deities. Justice holis took weasel off the streets, gave him a home, a job as his clerk, and a key to his house. Jan 28, 2012 shield of stars by hilari bell as always with hilari bell, the writings very good, the characters plan and carry out convoluted plans that are fun to read, and the worldbuildings engaging. Where shield of stars focused on weasel and sword of waters centered on arisa, crown of earth is edorans story. This book is part buddy novel, part mysteryadventure. Shield of stars hilari bell read online free books archive. Hilari bell her favorite books are fantasy, science fiction, and mystery all the ingredients for a great novel. Shield of stars is a good book, but for hilari bells masterpiece, read the farsala series beginning with fall of a kingdom. Buy a cheap copy of shield of stars book by hilari bell. Years ago, justice holis caught weasel picking his pocket but chose not to prosecute. Since a good synopsis of this book already exists at, i copied the following section from that site. Interior illustrations by drew willis manufactured in the united states of america 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1 library of congress cataloginginpublication data bell, hilari.
Certainly, no one would ever trust himexcept for one man. Shield of stars book by hilari bell official publisher. Click to read more about shield of stars by hilari bell. Shield of stars by hilari bell weasel fumbled the cloth aside. This one is as great as hilari bell s songs of power and matter of profit, my two favorites of her books and in the top 10 of all books ive read. Shield of stars by bell, hilari aladdin, 2008 paperback. Shield of stars has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
Shield of stars the shield, sword, and crown by hilari bell 20070327 hilari bell on. The first book in the shield, sword, and crown trilogy by bell the goblin wood transports readers to deorthas, a medieval kingdom tenuously divided between to. Hilari is also the author of the farsala trilogy fall of a kingdom, rise of a hero, and forging the sword as well as songs of power, a matter of profit, and the goblin wood. Hilari bell born 1958 is an american fantasy author. Hilari is also the author of the farsala trilogy fall of a k. Hilari bell now that both the shield and the sword of legend have been found, only the crown remains to be located in order for someone to hold the power to the whole kingdom of deorthas. The first book in the shield, sword, and crown trilogy by bell the goblin wood transports readers to deorthas, a medieval kingdom tenuously divided between town dwellers and country folk, and by. There are a few things that are a bit off for me, but i dont think that most readers will find a heroine who leads with her. My own evaluation of the book starts with the section positive elements.
See all books authored by hilari bell, including the goblin wood, and rise of a hero, and more on. The sword of waters is the second book in the shield, sword, and crown trilogy by hilari bell. Weasel, a 14yearold former pickpocket, is now employed as a clerk to justice holis, a respected judge. A former pickpocket, weasel is the type of boy most people would avoid. Shield of stars isbn 9781416905950 pdf epub hilari bell. There are a few things that are a bit off for me, but i dont think that most readers will find a heroine who leads with her heart instead of her head at all a problem. The books hilari bell author of sci fi and fantasy for. Main characters in this book include a boy named weasel and arisa a girl whose mother is a notorious bandit of the countryside. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. This acclaimed book by hilari bell is available at in several formats for your ereader. The plot of shield of stars the first novel in the shield, sword and crown trilogy may have a familiar feel quests undertaken in a race against time are not new, after all but it is so wonderfully rendered and exquisitely paced that the story swallows you whole within the first few pages.
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