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Swordbird
Swordbird
Swordbird
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Swordbird

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The blue jays and cardinals of Stone-Run Forest have turned against each other. According to legend, only Swordbird, son of the Great Spirit, has the power to conquer evil and restore peace to the land. But is he real or just a myth? Can Swordbird arrive in time to save the forest . . . or will it be too late?

Twelve-year-old author Nancy Yi Fan has woven a captivating tale about the birds of Stone-Run Forest and the heroism, courage, and resourcefulness in their quest for peace.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperCollins
Release dateOct 13, 2009
ISBN9780061757266
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Nancy Yi Fan

Nancy Yi Fan was born in 1993 in Beijing, China. She moved to New York with her parents when she was seven years old and graduated with excellence from US elementary school in 2004. She now lives on the beautiful Hainan Island, China's most southerly province, with her parents and her three pet birds. When she's not writing, Nancy loves bird-watching, kung fu sword-playing, and reading. Her favourite place in the world is the library.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    The book Swordbird by Nancy Yi Fan is a fantastic read filled with action and adventure. It glued my eyes to the page as the story unfolded and Nancy's words came to life. The vivid descriptions she used brought every character to life as they soared through the beautifully detailed world known as Stone- Run. She conveyed her prestigious thoughts about world peace and truly spoke through the characters about her opinion and the opinions of others. In the story, the cardinals and the blue jays are fighting because they think their tribes are stealing each other's food supply and eggs. At the same time, Turnatt, the evil hawk lord of Fortress Glooming, is destroying Stone-Run by capturing birds, stealing eggs(including the cardinal's and the blue jays'), and by building his distasteful and disgusting fortress. Now it's up to Aska, of the blue jays, to alert her tribe and the cardinals' tribe of Turnatt's evil ways. To do this, she will need to summon the great Swordbird. Swordbird is an amazing book and a great read for those who seek peace and enjoy animals. Nancy's writing will not allow you to put the book down. Her spectacular attention to details will keep you entertained the entire time. Each character she portrays is unique and filled with personality. You will become part of the story.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Audiobook review: Considering this was researched and written by an 11-year-old, this is a sophisticated effort. But the audio edition has the unfortunate effect of highlighting the more overwrought lines: "We shouldn't be fighting; be friends. Let peace and friendship be among us again!" Ugh. An interview with the young author is included.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    An ok book considering it was written by a 12 year old, but I just couldn't get into it at all. To me the dialogue was awkward, the message was too forced, and the characters were predictable. Young kids who might not care or not notice these things might like it, but I couldn't even finish it!

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