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Story Warren Books (2014), 368 pages
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"Heather and Picket are extraordinary rabbits with ordinary lives until calamitous events overtake them, spilling them into a cauldron of misadventures. They discover that their own story is bound up in the tumult threatening to overwhelm the wider world. Kings fall and kingdoms totter. Tyrants ascend and terrors threaten. Betrayal beckons, and loyalty is a broken road with peril around every bend. Where will Heather and Picket land? How will they make their stand?"--Back cover.
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LibraryThing member FoxxBooks
This book is full of exciting, surprising events. Many characters were very brave.
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LibraryThing member judyg54
This was a story that, though it is written with children in mind, held my attention with all that takes place in the imaginary world of rabbits. Heather and Picket were leading ordinary lives in their part of the woods, when one day their world is turned upside down with the evil that threatens to
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overwhelm the wider world (which they soon discover is out there). There will be betrayal and loyalty shown and you really never know for sure who the loyal ones are and who the betrayer is until near the end of this tale. As one reviewer noted this is "a tale that will delight and inspire young readers to courage and creativity". It also ends in a way that makes one want to get the next tale "Ember Falls" to see how this story continues on. Show Less
LibraryThing member feeroberts64
The Green Ember by S.D. Smith is the first installment of The Green Ember series. Heather and Picket are brother and sister living a normal life until their home is attacked and their dad, mom, and little brother go missing. Not knowing if their family is alive, Heather and Picket find themselves
This is a wonderful story of family, friends, and determination. I loved the characters, but who doesn't love rabbits?! This story reminded of the old stories of talking animals such as Redwall by Brian Jacques and Watership Down by Richard Adams. I can see this becoming a beloved classic for the ages.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves adventure and talking animals!
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rescued by the unlikeliest of rabbits. This is a wonderful story of family, friends, and determination. I loved the characters, but who doesn't love rabbits?! This story reminded of the old stories of talking animals such as Redwall by Brian Jacques and Watership Down by Richard Adams. I can see this becoming a beloved classic for the ages.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves adventure and talking animals!
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LibraryThing member KarenLeeField
I chose this book to read for a couple of reasons:
1. the book cover is great, and
2. the rabbits on the cover made me think of Watership Down (which I loved).
Yes, there are rabbits in Watership Down and there are rabbits in The Green Ember, but I wouldn't say the books are similar apart from that.
That's not a bad thing. The Green Ember is not Watership Down. Just like Watership Down is not The Green Ember. They are both stories involving rabbits. They are both different from my normal read in some way. I enjoyed them both, for different reasons.
The Green Ember started with a kite game. It didn't last long, but it did take a little while for the action to start. However, once the story really begins, it was interesting. I enjoyed the characters and the plot. I believe in going with the flow and being accepting. Why shouldn't a rabbit carry a sword? In their world, they can and they do.
Heather and Pickett are adorable. They display manners and loyalty, and portray a family unit that protects and care for each other. I like that because I think many books for younger readers sometimes step away from these things. And I believe young readers need to be reading exciting adventures, along with good morals.
As is often the case with a first book in a series, there is a lot of set up happening, which can slow an adventure down. However, the second half of the book moved much faster and gripped me much more.
As I said, I enjoyed this book. I will be reading more. In fact, I have already completed Black Star (review to follow soon) and I'm into Ember Falls now. Recommended.
1. the book cover is great, and
2. the rabbits on the cover made me think of Watership Down (which I loved).
Yes, there are rabbits in Watership Down and there are rabbits in The Green Ember, but I wouldn't say the books are similar apart from that.
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The rabbits in The Green Ember wear cloths, build ships, make furniture and live life like a human.That's not a bad thing. The Green Ember is not Watership Down. Just like Watership Down is not The Green Ember. They are both stories involving rabbits. They are both different from my normal read in some way. I enjoyed them both, for different reasons.
The Green Ember started with a kite game. It didn't last long, but it did take a little while for the action to start. However, once the story really begins, it was interesting. I enjoyed the characters and the plot. I believe in going with the flow and being accepting. Why shouldn't a rabbit carry a sword? In their world, they can and they do.
Heather and Pickett are adorable. They display manners and loyalty, and portray a family unit that protects and care for each other. I like that because I think many books for younger readers sometimes step away from these things. And I believe young readers need to be reading exciting adventures, along with good morals.
As is often the case with a first book in a series, there is a lot of set up happening, which can slow an adventure down. However, the second half of the book moved much faster and gripped me much more.
As I said, I enjoyed this book. I will be reading more. In fact, I have already completed Black Star (review to follow soon) and I'm into Ember Falls now. Recommended.
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LibraryThing member Marypo
This book is such a gem.
The poignant, touching moments like when in his frustration Picket shuts out those who want to help him and hurts his sister in the process--
"I hope so," Heather said, swallowing a sob. "It's like I've lost him too. I've lost all my family."
--are masterfully balanced
The scenes themselves are detailed enough to create a picture in the readers mind without getting bogged down with superfluous descriptions. I especially loved how one rabbit was said to be "smiling like he was put on the earth for the purpose of smiling."
And the reasons behind why characters behave the way they do are valid and reasonable. There's no drama, no stereotypical characters doing something just for the sake of doing it. There's a meaning to everything, and that's what makes the characters real and relatable.
But most of all, I loved how loyal the siblings were to each other, how they gave up what they wanted in order to benefit and look out for the best interests of each other. The fact that this is so rare in modern fiction makes it so much more exciting to see.
This book appeals to adults, children, and everyone in between. I gave it to five guys of various ages who all enjoyed it, and I think this book has no age limit.
The poignant, touching moments like when in his frustration Picket shuts out those who want to help him and hurts his sister in the process--
"I hope so," Heather said, swallowing a sob. "It's like I've lost him too. I've lost all my family."
--are masterfully balanced
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with action and humor, which is why this series appeals to a wide audience. The scenes themselves are detailed enough to create a picture in the readers mind without getting bogged down with superfluous descriptions. I especially loved how one rabbit was said to be "smiling like he was put on the earth for the purpose of smiling."
And the reasons behind why characters behave the way they do are valid and reasonable. There's no drama, no stereotypical characters doing something just for the sake of doing it. There's a meaning to everything, and that's what makes the characters real and relatable.
But most of all, I loved how loyal the siblings were to each other, how they gave up what they wanted in order to benefit and look out for the best interests of each other. The fact that this is so rare in modern fiction makes it so much more exciting to see.
This book appeals to adults, children, and everyone in between. I gave it to five guys of various ages who all enjoyed it, and I think this book has no age limit.
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LibraryThing member LudieGrace
Oh, I loved this!
It's not a flawless book. But I'm completely sold on the story he's created and thoroughly enjoyed the journey. I'm recommending it to my favorite kids and looking forward to starting the next one!
It's not a flawless book. But I'm completely sold on the story he's created and thoroughly enjoyed the journey. I'm recommending it to my favorite kids and looking forward to starting the next one!
LibraryThing member EstherFilbrun
Sometimes, I’m in the mood for a different kind of read. When I was looking through my Kindle a while ago, I spotted The Green Ember, and remembered that other people I follow online had mentioned that they enjoyed the story. So I decided to read it aloud to my siblings, even though fantasy is
What a fun story! Different, too. I’m really glad that rabbits don’t go around carrying swords—that seems a tad dangerous to me! But in this book, it’s a fun twist to your otherwise “normal” story. I’m not big on talking animals, but Heather and Picket somehow managed to grab my heart anyway, and we get on well now.
Some parts tended to drag—I enjoyed the description of Cloud Mountain, but I didn’t understand why that was important to know when we were told about it. The adventure part felt like it was right at the start and then had some at the end with something of a slow middle (although I loved the description of Helmer and the task he’d set himself!), but overall, it wasn’t the most fast-paced story ever. In saying that, I think it would appeal to a variety of ages, as long as you don’t mind having some violence in the stories you read. I enjoyed the book, despite a few quibbles in its direction. A recommended story, if you or your children like the fantasy genre!
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not generally the genre of choice around our house!What a fun story! Different, too. I’m really glad that rabbits don’t go around carrying swords—that seems a tad dangerous to me! But in this book, it’s a fun twist to your otherwise “normal” story. I’m not big on talking animals, but Heather and Picket somehow managed to grab my heart anyway, and we get on well now.
Some parts tended to drag—I enjoyed the description of Cloud Mountain, but I didn’t understand why that was important to know when we were told about it. The adventure part felt like it was right at the start and then had some at the end with something of a slow middle (although I loved the description of Helmer and the task he’d set himself!), but overall, it wasn’t the most fast-paced story ever. In saying that, I think it would appeal to a variety of ages, as long as you don’t mind having some violence in the stories you read. I enjoyed the book, despite a few quibbles in its direction. A recommended story, if you or your children like the fantasy genre!
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LibraryThing member jamestomasino
This story started so strong, but the middle was a mess of characters trelling each other how they weren't going to tell each other things. In the end it was false tension that didn't fit the narrative. The ending was decent, but felt rushed after all that waiting for nothing.
LibraryThing member Waleni
Heather and Picket see their world crumble when the wolves attack. They have no other choice than follow the strangers who fight at their side and leave what was familiar behind. The slow pace of the book makes us feel the hardship of the path ahead. It makes sure that every character acts and
Treason, loss, bitterness, learning, acceptance, knowledge, passion... to restore the rightful heir.
What drove me to this book was the amazing cover. The illustrator made a great job with these series. Reminded me my favorite books by Brian Jacques.
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earns their rightful and well deserved end. There are is easy and fast path to become a hero.Treason, loss, bitterness, learning, acceptance, knowledge, passion... to restore the rightful heir.
What drove me to this book was the amazing cover. The illustrator made a great job with these series. Reminded me my favorite books by Brian Jacques.
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LibraryThing member claidheamdanns
Really enjoyed this book! Listened to the entire book on a trip to Dallas for a half marathon and back. Sounds like the end sets us up for a sequel, and I’m looking forward to it.
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Original publication date
2014-12-15