His most recent book is kingdom, the longawaited collection of poetry about the creatures in the world around us. See all books authored by michael cadnum, including ruby slippers, golden tears, and black thorn, white rose, and more on. During the 1980s michael cadnum was a nationally recognized poet, publishing his work in prestigious literary journals. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Sites like sparknotes with a rundown study guide or cliff notes. The book of the lion is a 2000 young adult novel by american writer michael cadnum, the second of his novels to be set in twelfthcentury england after in a dark wood 1999. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of the book of the lion by michael cadnum. He lives in albany, california, with his wife sherina. Edmund works for otto the coin maker until otto is found guilty of making bad money. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read redhanded.
Title, year, first published, reprintedcollected, notes. After one inexplicable mistake, its all over for the champion diveror is it. Digital notes and study tools builtin study tools include highlights, study guides, annotations, definitions, flashcards, and collaboration. Its been awhile since ive read this book, so im not sure how much ill be able to say. From the publisher farrar, straus and giroux byr latest on facebook. Immediately download the michael cadnum summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching michael cadnum. The plot was choppy, characters were wooden and language wasnt used wisely. Terrence tells his girlfriend, nina, and her brother, who then disappears with a handgun. Expert at the most breathtaking dives, bonnie chamberlain captures the best scores in every heat, and she is bound for olympic trials. The kings arrow by michael cadnum historical fiction is one genre that is hard to write well and because of this it often does not appeal to young adults. By 1990 he was also gaining wide acclaim for his suspense novels. When two teenage brothers bungle a bank robbery, their attempt to hide the evidence is. Michael cadnum is the author of 35 books for adults and young adults.
He is the author of many acclaimed titles, including the medieval adventure the book of the lion, a national book award finalist. Michael cadnum makes a good effort at a long ago event the mysterious death of william the conqueror in 1100 ad in his book. Flash has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Michael cadnum books, author biography, and reading level. He is best known for his adult suspense fiction, and young adult fiction based on myths, legends, and historical figures. Michael cadnum born 1949 is an american poet and novelist. Having seen his masters arm struck off at the order of the sheriff of nottingham, strapping apprentice edmund is saved from the same fate by nigel and rannulf, two knights preparing to follow king richard to the. Michael cadnum audio books, best sellers, author bio. He is the author of thirtyfive books, including the national book award finalist the book of the lion. He has written more than thirtysix books for adults, teens and children.
Turns out otto isnt so simple, though, and has been hoarding silver from the king and making bad money. Cadnum revisits the medieval setting of in a dark wood 1998 for this tale of a young squires experiences in the first crusade, but once again, his storytelling lacks conviction. This study guide consists of approximately 22 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more. An overview and plot summary of rundown by michael cadnum. From the first page, readers know that a merciless drug warlord is involved, but the family party, on a last yachting jaunt from san francisco to honolulu, is caught up in in its own worries. Hailed as one of the most promising divers in her school team, bonnie has dreams of winning in the championships and entering the olympic trials. Rundown by michael cadnum is an amazing book about a girl that fakes a rape just to get attention for her family especially her parents. In school library journal renee steinberg praised the book s exciting climax, noting that cadnum has skillfully woven a wealth of historical facts. June 5, 2012 an ocean thriller brings a family clinging to lost affluence into the path of a drug warlord.
This study guide consists of approximately 28 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and. The book of the lion was made into an audio book, recorded books, 2004. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes. A twotime edgar allen poe award nominee, and an awardwinning poet, cadnum s work is widely acclaimed. Book summary when two teenage brothers bungle a bank robbery, their attempt to hide the evidence is witnessedaurallyby terrence, a legally blind neighbor. Book summary when two teenagebrothers bungle a bank robbery, their attempt to hide the evidence is witnessedaurallyby terrence, a legally blind neighbor. American library association best books for young adults, ala best books for young adults. Nina is afraid of what he might do to the brothers. Ship of fire by michael cadnum goodreads share book. Edmund is but a simple apprentice working for otto, the coiner. Returning to the same era of his in a dark wood, cadnum s majestic novel part mystery, part history chronicles the pageantry and brutality of the crusades under king richard edmund, a young apprentice, is awaiting punishment as a counterfeiter when a knight intervenes on his behalf and compels edmund to join richard lionhearts forces in the holy land. Michael cadnum has had a number of jobs over the course of his life, including pickandshoveler for the york archaeological trust, in york, england, and substitute teacher in oakland, california, but his true calling is writing. Rundown summary and analysis like sparknotes free book notes.
In a dark wood and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Set in the middle ages during the reign of richard i of england, american author michael cadnum s young adult fiction, the book of the lion 2000, tells the story of a young english squire facing the horrors and moral contradictions of the crusades. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. Flash book by michael cadnum half price books marketplace. Cadnum does a remarkable job portraying and expanding both boys, tugging at the reader in favor of them. There are many paperback and book club editions of michael cadnum s novels. The book the flash by michael cadnum was such a good book. Summary for the book red handed by michael cadnum answers. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Michael cadnum is the author of thirtyfive books, including the national book award finalist the book of the lion. Michael cadnum is the author of nearly forty books, including the national book award finalist the book of the lion.
Michael cadnum books list of books by author michael cadnum. The lost and found house by cadnum, michael and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Michael cadnum makes a good effort at a long ago event the mysterious death of william the conqueror in 1100 ad in his book, the kings arrow. Luckily, edmund gets handed over to sir nigel, whos on his way to the crusades. He was born and raised in southern california, and lived most of his life in the san franciso bay area. Terrence tells his girlfriend, nina, and her brother,who then disappears with a handgun. Michael cadnum is the author of thirtysix books, including the national book award finalist the book of the lion. Despite his very poor vision, he hears enough and puts together enough strengthened by his distrust of the brothers to pose a risk.
The book of the lion book by michael cadnum 4 available. Michael cadnum is the awardwinning author of more than a dozen books for adults and young adults, including the contemporary novels rundown, heat, and edge all viking and the historical novel in a dark wood orchardpuffin. Pages may have contain writing, highlighting or notes. Content and content layout by michael cadnum programming and design by cousin isaac. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Michael cadnum is the author and illustrator of many books for children and young adults. Terrence witnesses not the bank heist but the subsequent attempt to cover it up. Edmund is able to convince sir nigel to take him on as an extra squire.
Edmund flees his masters house but is grabbed and brought to the sheriff, who passes him off to sir nigel. Michael cadnum 1949 biography personal, addresses, career, honors awards, writings, work in progress, sidelights. It was long enough ago that i couldnt write my own summary, since i dont remember too much. Situated at the intersection of historical fiction and adventure writing, the book of the lion tells the story of edmund, a. Read your book anywhere, on any device, through redshelfs cloud based ereader. Also includes sites with a short overview, synopsis, book report, or summary of michael cadnums. Several of cadnum s books have been released as audio books by audible, and open road has published e book editions of many of his classic thrillers. Soon after she reports the incident, the detective soon realizes that her story is messed up. His book shave received numerous awards and honors, and are continuing to do so. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. On a pleasure cruise in the pacific, seventeenyearold susannah, her parents, seventeenyearold cousin martin, and eighteenyearold crew member axel face off against seventeenyearold jeremy, a drug lords son, and hired killers elwood and fifteenyearold shako. The book of the lion has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace same low prices, bigger selection, more fun. The diving platform is 33 feet uphigher than a third story balcony. Heat, by michael cadnum is a novel about a teenage diver who must rebuild her confidence after a accident that could have ended her career.
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