The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 280 pages and is available in paperback format. What the author achieves is a faithful representation of a spiritual clash, refreshing in that christians are not automatically cast as stodgy, repressive meanies. It is an injustice, then, when kate is falsely accused of alicias wrongdoing and is banished to remote elvenwood hall. The perilous gard by elizabeth marie pope elizabeth marie pope is an author of vintage ya historical fantasy whose books ive been waiting to try out for quite a long time. Elizabeth marie pope was born on may 1, 1917 in washington, d. Once there, kate quickly grows suspicious of local rumors and the castles inhabitants. This is a well written and well researched book, and the category shouldnt chase off anyone.
Pdf the perilous gard book by elizabeth marie pope free. Its atmospheric and perfect to read around halloween. The perilous gard elizabeth marie pope 19171992 was an author specializing in elizabethan england and the works of john milton and william shakespeare. This treasure of a novel, a newbery honor book, is set on the island of nantucket just before the war of 1812. The first edition of the novel was published in 1974, and was written by elizabeth marie pope. The book has been awarded with newbery honor 1975, dorothy canfield fisher childrens book award nominee 1976 and many others. She is banished to elvenwood hall, also known as the perilous gard, through no fault of her own. In chapter one, the true sister, kate sutton is talking with her sister, alicia. Books similar to the perilous gard goodreads share book.
This study guide consists of approximately 32 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the perilous gard. But apart from that, i loved this book, was utterly gripped, and deeply satisfied. Elizabeth marie pope books list of books by author. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. An exception is elizabeth marie pope s the perilous gard, a newbery honor, ya, historical fantasy novel from 1974. About the book in 1558, while exiled by queen mary tudor to a remote castle known as perilous gard, young kate sutton becomes involved in a series of mysterious events that lead her to an underground world peopled by fairy folkwhose customs are even older than the druids and include human sacrifice.
The lead character, kate sutton, is a ladyinwaiting to princess elizabeth the later queen elizabeth i of england. Elvenwood hall has another, secret namethe perilous gard and a mysterious history to go with it. Elizbeth marie pope wove the dramatic time period of queen elizabeth i along with fairy tale elements into a brilliant story of a heroine often. In 1558, while exiled by queen mary tudor to a remote castle known as perilous gard, young kate sutton becomes involved in a series of mysterious events that lead her to an underground world peopled by fairy folkwhose customs are even older than the druids and include human sacrifice. The perilous gard by elizabeth marie pope redeemed reader. The perilous gard 9780618150731 by elizabeth marie pope and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The perilous gard study guide contains a comprehensive summary and analysis of the perilous gard by elizabeth marie pope. Elizbeth marie pope wove the dramatic time period of queen elizabeth i along with fairy tale elements into a brilliant story of a heroine often overlooked for her more outgoing, beautiful sister. Dec 19, 2012 although the perilous gard does take place in the 1500s, apart from a single mention of the current fashion and elizabethmarys reign, this book could take place at any point in history. Kate and alicia sutton are young maids of honor to the lady elizabeth tudor who is confined to her house at. The perilous gard by elizabeth marie pope and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The perilous gard is a lovely story and is a classic for fans of fairy stories.
Im giving this book to my mom for mothers day, confident shell love it. Each page turn reveals impossible truths about the world, and january discovers a story increasingly entwined with her own. Kate and alicia sutton are young maids of honor to the lady elizabeth tudor who is confined. The perilous gard by elizabeth marie pope librarything. But ive discovered that i have duplicate copies, so it seems only right to send one on to a good home.
The perilous gard combines a love story with issues central to christianity and paganism, in a satisfying and thoughtprovoking read for teens. In 1558 while imprisoned at elwenwood hall, a remote castle in northern england, teenaged kate sutton finds herself involved in a series of mysterious events that eventually bring her to an underground labyrinth peopled by the last practitioners of druidic magic. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the the perilous gard, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. I think this was the book that i was reading around halloween and it. Richard cuffari in 1558 while imprisoned at elwenwood hall, a remote castle in northern england, teenaged kate sutton finds herself involved in a series of mysterious events that eventually bring her to an. Oct 15, 2018 i usually prefer to discover new books instead of rereading old favorites.
My opportunity came a few short months back when i finally tracked her books down on open library which is an amazing source for vintage and otherwise hardtofind books. Mar 11, 2016 my only complaint, really, would be that the worldbuilding for the under the hill segments was a little underdone in some regards. In 1558 while imprisoned in a remote castle, a young girl becomes involved in a series of events that leads to an underground labyrinth peopled by the last practitioners of druidic magic. Why i reread elizabeth marie popes the perilous gard book riot. During 16th century england kate sutton is exiled to a mysterious fortress called elvenwood manor but historically referred to as the perilous gard. The perilous gard is a reworking of the scottish ballad of tam lin. Not to forget, the illustrations in the book go a long way to helping the reader picture what is happening in the story. Set in 1558 england, the perilous gard tells the story of kate sutton, a young maid to princess elizabeth who is exiled by queen mary i to a remote, countryside castle. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. The perilous gard by elizabeth marie pope goodreads.
But the world kate encounters in derbyshire, england is so strange and otherworldly that she has little time for regret. Elizabeth marie pope, quote from the perilous gard i i mean, kate stumbled on, that with us there is a time past and time present, and time future, and with your gods perhaps there is time forever. Or it might be more accurate to say the ballad of tam lin is worked into this story which stands on its own merits beautifully. The perilous guard is a story about the faery folk of england and takes place during the reigns of queens mary and elizabeth. He served in the army during world war ii before studying at the pratt institute, graduating in 1949. Music from kingdom of heaven score by harry gregson. The perilous gard book snoisle libraries bibliocommons. You dont have to be familiar with the tam lin fairy tale on which the perilous gard is based to love this book. Free download or read online the perilous gard pdf epub book. Cuffari is a contributor for houghton mifflin company titles including. Mar 25, 2020 the perilous gard by elizabeth marie pope. Goodreads members who liked the perilous gard also liked. The perilous gard takes place in england during the 1550s. See all books authored by elizabeth marie pope, including the sherwood ring, and the perilous gard, and more on thriftbooks.
Much more than a tale of whaling ships and gentle quaker eccentricities, it is a tale of more. Well, the perilous gard is for readers who prefer a more traditional retelling of tam lin. The perilous gard is a young adult novel by elizabeth marie pope. Buy a cheap copy of the perilous gard book by elizabeth marie pope. The early chapters when kate arrives at the castle known as the perilous gard also have a bit of a gothic novelfeel to them, so essentially this book is a combination of all my favorite genres. The perilous gard is a young adult novel by elizabeth marie pope the sherwood ring. He illustrated more than 200 books for children, including the newberywinning perilous guard. The book is set in tudor england and tells a variant on the ballad of tam lin. Find the perilous gard on amazon, the book depository, or open library. The book on a whole is very well written, and the atmosphere is very wellcrafted.
The reader is quite fitting and suits the style of writing very well. Her newbery honorwinning novel for young adults, the perilous gard, is an imaginative retelling of the ballad of tam lin set in the latter days of queen mary i of england and the early days of queen elizabeth i, featuring a strong, independent, clever young heroine, kate. Another thing i want to make note of is that this book is not an edgeofyourseat, thrillaminute kind of book. It also, by the way, leaves out the racier aspects of the tam lin story the woman who saves her lover of the several tam lin retellings ive read, the classic ya novel the perilous gard is a standout. Her sister, alicia, inadvertently gets her exiled to a castle named elvenwood hall, also known as the perilous gard, where she finds that the daughter of sir geoffrey. The perilous gard audiobook by elizabeth marie pope. This is a book that first came out before i was born. Part fantasyadventure, part historical fiction, with a mild sprinkling of horror and romance, this is the story of quiet kate, a ladyinwaiting to princess elizabeth soon to be queen elizabeth i. The perilous gard by elizabeth marie pope scholastic. Elvenwood hall has another, secret name the perilous gard and a mysterious history to go with it. Find books like the perilous gard from the worlds largest community of readers. The perilous gard is a wonderful retelling of the old english legend of tam lin, but that isnt what makes this book shine. Its a book that has aged well, and, for me at least, benefits from rereadings. Oct 29, 2001 the perilous gard is a wonderful retelling of the old english legend of tam lin, but that isnt what makes this book shine.
Kate and alicia sutton are young maids of honor to the lady elizabeth tudor who is confined to her house at hatfield under the extreme displeasure of her sister queen mary. So this week, i give you elizabeth marie popes the perilous gard. A book that carries the scent of other worlds and tells a tale of secret doors, of love, adventure, and danger. The perilous gard is not a christian novel and makes no attempt to preach or proselytize. The perilous gard is an american young adult novel by elizabeth marie pope, published in 1974. This video is a quick synopsis of the perilous gard by elizabeth marie pope. The historic aspect made it fun, and the portrayal of the faery folk was interesting. But the world kate encounters in derbyshire, england, is so strange and otherworldly that she has little time for regret. The perilous gard by elizabeth marie pope, richard cuffari. An exception is elizabeth marie popes the perilous gard, a newbery honor, ya, historical fantasy novel from 1974. I found it in a discount book warehouse in middle school, and richard cuffaris eerie penandink illustrations captivated me. I think this was the book that i was reading around halloween and it was perfect because its a bit dark and eerie. In 1558, while exiled by queen mary tudor to a remote castle known as perilous gard, young kate sutton becomes involved in a series of mysterious events that lead.
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