Choose your countrys store to see books available for purchase. Plain kate is one of the best books that ive read in a long time. Plain kate audiobook by erin bow 97814418279 rakuten kobo. Plain kate by erin bow paperback book the parent store. Plain kate by erin bow overdrive rakuten overdrive. As the woodcarvers daughter, kate held a carving knife before a spoon, and her wooden charms are so fine that some even call her witchblade a dangerous nickname in a. In 2010, bow published her first novel, plain kate, in which a wood carvers daughter faces suspicion from fellow townsfolk for her wood carving abilities.
Childrens books plain kate by erin bow the new york times. Teachingbooks great fantasy books for ages 11 to 17. From the acclaimed author of plain kate, a new novel about. Plain kate lives in a world of superstitions and curses, where a song can heal a wound and a shadow can work deep.
Young adult author erin bow reads from the first chapter of her book plain kate, due out september 1, 2010 from arthur a. Childrens books plain kate by erin bow the new york. As the woodcarvers daughter, kate held a carving knife before a spoon, and her wooden charms are so fine that some even call her witchblade a dangerous nickname in a town where witches are hunted and burned in the. Ive suffered a loss, a man says in plain kate, a historical fantasy for teenagers by erin bow.
When kate s village falls on hard times crops fail, and even kate s father falls victim to a deadly fever the townspeople look for someone to blame, and their eyes fall on kate. Fantasy, grades 67, grades 89, paranormal no comments. Plain kate by erin bow in erin bows lovely ya fantasy debut katerina svetlana deals with prejudice, the loss of a loved one, and the loss of a piece of herself. The miraculous journey of edward tulane by kate dicamillo. As the woodcarvers daughter, kate held a carving knife before a spoon, and her wooden charms are so fine that some even call her witchblade a dangerous nick name in a town where witches are hunted and burned in the square. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
Plain kate is about a young orphan girl who is accused of being a witch because of her talent in wood carving. Stand on the sky by erin bow overdrive rakuten overdrive. The fact the novel is a debut book by a new author and a ya to boot just qualifies it as the best of those as well. When plain kate, an orphaned woodcarver, trades her shadow to linay, a wandering stranger, for her hearts desire, she gets more than expected. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
Dec 05, 2018 plain kate by erin bow in erin bows lovely ya fantasy debut katerina svetlana deals with prejudice, the loss of a loved one, and the loss of a piece of herself. Erin bows acclaimed, awardwinning fantasy novel reissued in paperback. When kates village falls on hard times crops fail, and even. Sep 20, 2010 plain kate lives in a world of superstitions and curses, where a song can heal a wound and a shadow can work deep magic. Real people dont set out formore im not great at englishteacher kind of labels, but i am interested in villains who have actual human motivations. Aug 27, 2010 young adult author erin bow reads from the first chapter of her book plain kate, due out september 1, 2010 from arthur a. Erin bow s beautifully written and imagined medieval fantasy has one of literatures finest girl heroes and finest cats as well. Buy the kobo ebook book plain kate by erin bow at indigo. An exquisitely written, uplifting middle grade debut by acclaimed author, erin bow.
Unfortunately, rev tevye does not make an appearance in plain kate by erin bow, but that does not matter since plain kate just drips win. About the book plain kate lives in a world of superstitions and curses, where a song can heal a wound and a shadow can work deep magic. Plain kate also published as wood angel plain kate lives in a time afraid of magic. Real people dont set out for example to destroy a city just for kicks and mustache wax. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Erin bow im not great at englishteacher kind of labels, but i am interested in villains who have actual human motivations.
The novel plain kate by scholastic author erin bow. Jan 16, 2011 ive suffered a loss, a man says in plain kate, a historical fantasy for teenagers by erin bow. Plain kate erin bow books plain kate erin bow books tags. Erin bows young adult fantasy novel won the td canadian childrens literature award in 2011. Author of fantasy and science fiction for young adults, including the swan riders, the scorpion rules, plain kate, and sorrows knot. Aug 01, 2012 i have been wanting to read plain kate by erin bow since i first heard her read an excerpt from it at the eden mills writes festival in september 2010.
Every year, the publishing industry looks ahead to what they predict will be the big books of the coming season. Sep 06, 2010 unfortunately, rev tevye does not make an appearance in plain kate by erin bow, but that does not matter since plain kate just drips win. The story, which draws from russian folktales, focuses on an orphan girl nicknamed plain kate who is blamed for witchcraft because of her ability to carve wood, and who must deal with a real witch and sell her shadow in order to stay alive. Plain kate by erin bow meet your next favorite book. Erin bow, fairy tales, plain kate, witchcraft, witches genre. Mar 07, 2011 i read this book when it was plain kate us edition and loved it so much i quoted for the cover.
Erin bow has a natural narrative voice and i fell in love with her character plain kate from the first page. Anyway, plain kate is already more worthy, well written and meaningful than many many ya books out there. Hadnt realized it was released in the uk with a different title, or i would have thrust it on everyone i know. She has always been a bit different she likes girl things well enough and milks the yaks and fetches water as a daughter should, but she also likes math and a fast ride on her horse. Her first novel, plain kate, was named to the yalsa best fiction for young adults list, and was the recipient of the 2011 td canadian childrens literature award. Shop amongst our popular books, including 19, stand on the sky, plain kate and more from erin bow. When kates village falls on hard times crops fail, and even kates father falls victim to a deadly fever the townspeople look for someone to. Erin bow author of plain kate meet your next favorite book. Erin bow, about a young girl who defies her familys expectations in order to save her brother and become an eagle hunter, perfect for fans of pax. This is the story of young kate carver, the daughter of a skilled wood carver who has died long before his time. As the woodcarvers daughter, kate held a carving knife before a spoon, and her wooden charms are so fine that some even call her witchblade a dangerous nickname in a town where witches are hunted and burned in the square. As the woodcarvers daughter, kate held a carving knife before a spoon, and her wooden talismans are so fine that some even call her witch. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion on plain kate by erin bow. What will generate buzz in may at bookexpo america bea by amy hertz.
Plain kate s odd appearance and expertise as a woodcarver cause some to think her a witch, but friendship with a talking cat and, later, with humans help her to survive and even thrive in a world of magic, charms, and fear. As the woodcarvers daughter, kate held a carving knife before a spoon, and her wooden charms are so fine that some even call her witchblade a. Plain kate lives in a world of superstitions and curses, where a song can heal a. The scorpion rules audiobook by erin bow, madeleine maby. Erin bows beautifully written and imagined medieval fantasy has one of literatures finest girl heroes and finest cats as well. I read this book when it was plain kate us edition and loved it so much i quoted for the cover.
Plain kate is only one step away from becoming a 5 stars book, but erin bow didnt take that one step, so the book is four stars in my eyes. In 20, bow published her second fulllength novel, sorrows knot. A gripping new read from erin bow, acclaimed and bestselling author of plain kate and the scorpion rules. If she likes action or medieval style things, try the rangers apprentice series. As the woodcarvers daughter, kate held a carving knife before a spoon, and her wooden charms are so fine that some even call her witchblade a dangerous nickname in a town where witches are hunted and burned. This study guide consists of approximately 22 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of plain kate. Truly, madly, deeply felt loss saturates the novel, scarring its characters, none more. Plain kate takes up with a man who claims to be a witch and wants to take her shadow from her. All anthologies middle grade series standalone young adult. While books about witchcraft, curses and rampant superstitions are not my favorite genre of literature, plain kate has a compelling storyline that keeps the readers interest piqued. Erin bow was trained as a physicist, though she now spends her days writing poetry and fiction in a tiny though heated garden shed in ontario, canada. Aug 01, 2012 plain kate is one of the best books that ive read in a long time. Panels for book expo america bea are put together in which editors, publishers or publicists talk about what they think is going to be. When kates village falls on hard times crops fail, and even kates father falls victim to a deadly fever the townspeople look for someone to blame, and their eyes fall on kate.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Plain kate lives in a world of superstitions and curses, where a song can heal a wound and a shadow can work deep magic. She was a plain as a stick and thin as a stick and flat as a. Pdf gratis ivy envy a want decay story book 1 edition by latashia figueroa mystery thriller suspense ebooks. The scorpion rules book by erin bow official publisher. As in her previous work, plain kate bccb 210, bow displays the patient, rhythmic pace of a seasoned storyteller, and the spare elegance of her prose manages to inspire both chills and tears as the tale requires. The deal draws her and her nowtalking cat into linays scheme to destroy those who burned his sister as a witch and throws her in with the roamers gypsies, who are more tied to linay than plain. One of five clips released in the five days right before launch.
Erin bow s young adult fantasy novel won the td canadian childrens literature award in 2011. Because of winndixie by kate dicamillo akademia books. Her books which include fairy tale plain kate, the thoughtful horror sorrows knot and science fiction duology the scorpion rules and the swan riders have won a fistful of awards. Plain kate is a fantasy novel by author erin bow, published in 2010 by arthur a. Erin bow plain kate lives in a world of superstitions and curses, where a song can heal a wound and a shadow can work deep magic. She then decided to leave science in order to concentrate on her love of writing. Listen to plain kate by erin bow available from rakuten kobo. The scorpion rules by erin bow the children of world leaders are held. Greta and the other royal hostages are taliss strategy to keep the peace.
A lot will be dependent on what she enjoys and what her actual reading level is. What are good books for an eleven year old to read. When plain kate finds herself forced to move on, she agrees to trade her. There arent a lot of books on the market like plain kate by erin bow, and while this makes me semisad, it also makes me more inclined to stand on my rooftop proclaiming my love for plain kate.