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Title details for Wormwood by G.P. Taylor - Available

Wormwood

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by G.P. Taylor
Davina Porter
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Panic fills the streets of 1756 London when the earth lurches forward and starts spinning out of control, leaving the city in total darkness. Is the end of the world at hand?
Agetta Lamian fears so. As the young housemaid of Dr. Sabian Blake, a scientist who possesses an ancient and powerful book called the Nemorensis, Agetta overheard his prophesy: This disaster is only a warning, for a deadly comet is headed straight for London.
Dr. Blake believes the comet will either end the world as he knows it or hearken a new age of scientific and spiritual enlightenment. But whatever the outcome, he must cope with the madness that grows in London as the comet approaches–as well as his fears that the Nemorensis’ power could be clouding his own reason and drawing dangerous spirits to his door. Soon even Agetta seems to have been seduced by the book, and to whom she ultimately delivers it will determine much more than just her fate.
G. P. Taylor has woven another thrilling tale of Good versus Evil, where fallen angels and dark spirits vie for allegiance during a time of treachery and deceit.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Wormwood

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    January 29, 2008

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780739386071
      • File size: 285668 KB
      • Duration: 09:55:08

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 6.3
    • Interest Level: 9-12(UG)
    • Text Difficulty: 7-12

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Agetta Lamian is a housemaid in eighteenth-century London, where magic and science mix with horrifying results. As a comet, named Wormwood by Agetta's scientist master, plummets toward the city, she becomes a pawn in deadly games of intrigue over a magical book. But angels, gargoyles, and resurrections cannot keep this burdensome novel moving. Even Davina Porter's skills are no match for unlikable characters, wandering story lines, a passionless battle of good versus evil, and a continually dismal tone. Fans of Taylor's previous book, SHADOWMANCER, may be pleased, but the average listener will be unsatisfied. J.M.S. (c) AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine
    • School Library Journal

      May 1, 2005
      PreS-Gr 3 -Dawnie Allyne's first album presents eight of her original songs performed in folk, folk/rock, classical/pop, and country musical styles. She performs all the vocals, accompanies herself on acoustic guitar, and is backed up by a great band with electric guitar, drums, bass, and keyboards. The performance of vocals and instruments is very good. In "Silly Critter Talk," listeners meet critters on the street, in outer space, and under the sea. While "Little Caterpillar" climbs to the top of a tree, children learn to count. In "The Adventures of Chipee Chipmunk," Chipee is a furry superhero. "Teeny Tiny Tadpole" keeps wishing to be a full-grown frog. The child in "Catch Me (If You Can)" prefers hanging with animals rather than people. "Ouch! Don't Pet the Bumble Bees!" teaches children that not everything that looks pretty and soft is safe. "Dorothy Dolphin" encourages children to follow their dreams. "Dawnie Says" is a variation of the classic game, "Simon Says." "Little Caterpillar" and "Catch Me (If You Can)" are being played on Sirius Satellite Radio's Kid Stuff channel. A solid first album for a seasoned performer. -"Beverly Bixler, San Antonio Public Library, TX"

      Copyright 2005 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:6.3
  • Interest Level:9-12(UG)
  • Text Difficulty:7-12

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