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The year is 490 AD.  Fiery 16-year-old Elaine of Ascolat,  the daughter of one of King Arthur's supporters,  lives with her father on Arthur's base camp,  the sole girl in a militaristic world of men. Elaine's only girl companion is the mysterious Morgan, Arthur's older sister, but Elaine... read more

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Elaine and Gwynivere are thrown together in in a dangerous situation and must work together in order to survive and save those they love.

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Elaine: A very daring and brave young woman.....She is so strong, clever, and wise. A main character. She has hope inside of her that seems as if it is a flame and never seems goes out. She is an absolute roll model to follow and is beautiful... inside and out.
  • Lavain: Elaine's brash brave brother who is still struck by his mothers unexpected murder.
  • Tirry: Elaine's oldest more thoughtful brother, one who Elaine also respects and loves dearly.
  • Lancelot: Arthur's second in command, extremely handsome. You'll never believe who he falls for...
  • Arthur: Captain in Ambrosius Aurelius's army. Highly respected throughout his courageous men in arms. He is everything that a hero is.
  • Gawain: A sweet bear of a man. One of my favorites.
  • Tristan: Mysterious and full of mischief, is said to act like a cat at times.. He is always there when Elaine calls and is a very kind, charming, and helpful friend. Is also one of King Aurthors men in arms.
  • Gwynivere: Beautiful woman that Lancelot is in love with. Seems to be horrid, but in the ends helps with an act of kindness no one seemed to know she had inside of her, except for Lancelot.
  • Morgan: Arthur's sister.
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Quotes edit see section history

  • “This kiss is more perfect thanI could have imagined.My sparrow, she flickers and wakesand sings and sings.A beautiful song of love”
    Elaine
  • “And at that moment, a lilting melody lifts to the moon asa single sparrow sings.”
    Elaine
  • “The freedom of childhood innocence. The freedom of the sparrow.”
    Elaine

First Sentence edit see section history

Motherless. Sisterless. I am both. But I have brothers, dozens nay, hundreds of brothers.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Lisa Ann Sandell (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Ryan McVay (Photographer) - Front Cover Photograph (Getty Images)
  2. Elizabeth B. Parisi (Designer) - Jacket Design.

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: May 2007
ISBN: 0439918480
Page Count: 416

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