Setting the setting of this book takes place mainly in paris during the french revolution. The period of the french revolution and especially the terror which. The red necklace is a young adult historical novel by sally gardner, published in 2007. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account.
It is a story of the french revolution, interwoven with gypsy magic. Cordell notices kalliovskis necklace around her neck, implicating him as the. On the night of topolains death, yanns life truly begins. The french revolution was a watershed event in modern european history that began in 1789 and ended in the late 1790s with the ascent of napoleon bonaparte. Her next novel the red necklace was shortlisted for the guardian book prize in. Adele geras on the red necklace by sally gardner, a sprightly tale set during. While the silver blade does switch between the viewpoints of yann and sido this really is yanns story. Set during the tumultuous times of the french revolution in the 18th century, this novel tells the tale of two unlikely teens caught up in the whirlwind of confusion, and tensions between the aristocrats and the peasants in the streets. The red necklace does a good job of setting the stage for the french revolution. The red necklace project by michelle norris by michelle. This book trailer was created by robin henry, who is the librarian at wakefield high school in frisco, tx. A mysterious gypsy boy, yann margoza, and his guardian, a dwarf, work for the magician topolain in 1789. The red necklace french revolution, book 1 by sally gardner. The red necklace is an unabridged audiobook production of sally gardners novel for young adult readers age nine and up.
Thats when he meets sido, an heiress with a horrible father. Many books have been written about it, but i loved your comment, in your presidential address to the american historical association that every great interpreter of the french revolution and there have been many such has found the event ultimately mystifying. Set during the french revolution, at the time of the terror, gardners second novel incorporates magical elements into a swiftly moving adventure story of friendship, betrayal, greed and hardship. The red necklace is a tale of intrigue and death neatly woven through the early days of the french revolution, with some shadowy magic looming at the fringes. A pageturning adventure set during the french revolution.
Being anxious to know what happens next is one of the indications that. Set at the start of the french revolution, this book tells the story of a gypsy boy and a french aristocratic girl who go up against an evil count. French revolutionseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. Sido and kallivoski prison scene from the red necklace. Sally gardner in the late eighteenthcentury, sido, the twelveyearold daughter of a selfindulgent marquis, and yann, a fourteenyearold gypsy orphan raised to perform in a magic show, face a common enemy at. A story of the french revolution thorndike press large print literacy bridge series gardner, sally isbn 1410410161 2 copies separate. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The red necklace french revolution, book 1 by sally gardner book cover, description, publication history. Yannick margoza, also known as yann, is now a dashing 17 year old who. An english spy one presumes known as the scarlet pimpernel helps break into french jails and spirit aristocratic families away from the bloodthirsty revolutionary mob. The red necklace by sally gardner books the guardian. A story of the french revolution thorndike literacy bridge young adult authors. A story of the french revolution gardner, sally isbn 0545211050 2 copies separate the red necklace. Sally gardner, tom hiddleston, orion publishing group limited.
The red necklace french revolution series book 1 sally gardner author 2008 louis the wellbeloved french revolution series book 1 jean plaidy author 2011 the silver blade french revolution series book 2 sally gardner author 2009 the road to compiegne french revolution series book 2 jean plaidy author 2011 flaunting, extravagant. The red necklace is not only a tremendous adventure story but a vibrant and passionate picture of paris in turmoil and of a large cast of memorable characters. In the late eighteenthcentury, sido, the daughter of a. I may have to revise by rule regarding abridgements. The french revolution is one of the most important perhaps still the historical event of all time. The red necklace the french revolution, book 1 written by. The winds of change are blowing through paris in the winter of 1789, both for france and for our hero, a striking and mysterious gypsy boy named yann.
If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that. The first edition of the novel was published in october 4th 2007, and was written by sally gardner. Revolution is afoot in france, and sido is being used as a pawn. Those who enjoyed the buildup to whether sido would. A novel of the french revolution audible audio edition. Set during the french revolution, at the time of the terror, gardners second. Set during the french revolution, gardners i, coriander epic and tautly plotted tale engages readers from the start with its combination of romance and h. Some of the criticisms are valid, in terms of plot holes and reliance on magic and coincidence, but it doesnt pretend to be anything its not. Early in the novel, count kalliovski asks the band to perform at a party which leads to the magicians death. During the french revolution, yann a 14yearold magicians assistant, witnesses the death of his employer and the evil that ensues. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 371 pages and is available in paperback format. The french revolution, book 1 audible audio edition. The red necklace is set at the beginning of the revolution 17891792.
The red necklace by sally gardner yann, a gypsy orphan raised by a dwarf in a magic show, meets convent raised sido, the daughter of a ridiculously self indulgent marquis, near paris on the cusp of the french revolution. The daring hero, yann margoza, led an interesting childhood, what with being raised by a dwarf, having the. A story of the french revolution and its sequel the silver blade are set primarily in france during the revolution and the reign of terror, also in contemporary london. From school library journal courtesy of grade 710as the first embers of the french revolution begin to burn, yann margoza, a 14yearold voice thrower and mind reader, watches his.
The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. This is an astounding, historical fiction novel written primarily for the young adult market. Its the winter of 1789, and the duo have been working for a vain magician named topolain. Publishers weekly 26 may 2008 set during the french revolution, gardners i, coriander epic and tautly plotted tale engages readers from the start with its combination of romance and. He returns to a paris on the brink of revolution, seeking not only tetu but. The french revolution oversimplified part 1 duration. During this time in era the french revolution had taken place and the lower class had overthrown the aristocrats. The red necklace french revolution series book 1 sally gardner author 2008 the door that led to where sally gardner author 2015 maggot moon sally. The red necklace, by sally gardner, is a spellbinding novel about the french revolution. As in the red necklace, sally gardner demonstrates fabulous writing skills and a great ability to paint a compelling historical novel. Free download or read online the red necklace pdf epub book.
Sep 17, 2009 400 pages 512 x 814 young adult isbn 9780142414880. Pdf the red necklace book by sally gardner free download. The silver blade book by sally gardner thriftbooks. The best books on the french revolution five books.
Readers who enjoy the red necklace may wish to obtain the sequel, the silver blade. Yann margoza is an orphan boy who travels with entertainers the magician topolain and the dwarf, tetu. Kristina cassidy school library journal gr 710 as the first embers of the french revolution begin to burn, yann margoza, a 14yearold voice thrower and mind reader, watches his simple life as a magicians assistant disappear before his eyes. Penguin young readers group, may 1, 2008 young adult fiction 416 pages. The red necklace is a young adult historical novel by sally gardner, published by orion in 2007. They feature an aristocratic girl and a gypsy boy who are 12 and 14 years old when the story opens.
The french revolution, threevolume narrative history by scottish essayist and historian thomas carlyle, first published in 1837 the french revolution established carlyles reputation. An attachment is born that will determine both their paths. This book mingles the perfect amount of adventure and history with a romance. The scarlet pimpernel by baroness orczy caramellunacy caramellunacy.
The scarlet pimpernel is a rather slowerpaced adventure series set during the french revolution. On the very night that topolains vanity brings about his own death, yann meets the young heiress sido, a meeting that changes his. An exciting, romantic novel set against the feverish backdrop of the french revolution. It was only when i noticed the red necklace listed as a new addition and for 2 credits that i realised what i had done. I like how the author uses many true events of history during the french revolution, but at the same time adding fiction and a story line making the. Set in paris in the winter of 1789, the red necklace follows a gypsy boy named yann margoza, born with an uncanny gift for knowing what people are thinking as well as the talent to throw his voice.