"Yolen's engaging fantasy is reminiscent of Susan Cooper's The Boggart in tone and style. . . . The action never flags, making this a sure bet for fantasy and adventure fans."--Booklist
"Once again, this master storyteller weaves humor, intelligence, and life lessons into a beautifully crafted yarn."--SF Site (www.sfsite.com)
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Description
Three American children, while visiting relatives in Scotland, come upon exactly what their mother has always said they lack: patience. Only this Patience is an old card game--one that summons sinister magic from the past: an ancient map that when altered, alters the world. And worse still, the children call forth the map’s owner--the wickedest of Scotland’s dark wizards, the bloody-minded Michael Scot. Can the children foil Michael Scot before he gets hold of his map and rewrites the world in his own image? This ebook includes a sample chapter of THE PICTISH CHILD.
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About the author(s)
Jane Yolen is a highly acclaimed author who has written hundreds of books for children and adults and has won numerous awards. She and her husband divide their time between Massachussetts and Scotland.