See the complete vesper holly series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. This time, an imaginary epic is the pivot for an adventure set in a notquitepossible kingdom on the adriatic 100 years ago. Illyrian adventure by lloyd alexander, 1987, dell edition, in english the illyrian adventure 1987 edition open library. This time, the intrepid protagonist is 16yearold vesper holly. Buy the illyrian adventure reissue by alexander, lloyd isbn. Illyria is an old name for the area that now includes croatia, where i was this spring and which im still editinguploading my photos from.
Order of lloyd alexander books lloyd alexander 19242007 was an american author of fantasy novels for young adults and children. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. The illyrian adventure book by lloyd alexander good condition. Find the illyrian adventure 01431 by alexander, lloyd. On a visit to a remote european kingdom in 1872, a fearless 16yearold orphan and her. The jedera adventure 1989, in which she returns an ancient book, borrowed by her father, to. Books like the illyrian adventure by lloyd alexander. With this new novel, alexander adds another delightful adventure to his many popular and awardwinning books. The illyrian adventure by lloyd alexander librarything.
Lloyd alexander is perhaps best known for his prydain chronicles, a series of five novels, one of which, the black cauldron, was a newbery honor book 1966, and another, the high king, won the newbery medal 1969. May 27, 2016 vesper holly is the heroine of the series, which is made up of five books and begins with the illyrian adventure, which is set in 1872. The illyrian adventure by lloyd alexander scholastic. Fun, but light, and not as good as the other book ive read from alexander recently the rope trick. Vesper holly, 16, orphaned by the death of her scholar father, welcomes his lifelong friends, professor brinton garrett brinnie and his wife, who come to philadelphia to provide for her future life. The illyrian adventure is the first of a series of novels featuring vesper holly.
Aug 12, 2011 fiction, juvenile fiction, revolutions, adventure and adventurers, adventure stories about the edition on a visit to a remote european kingdom in 1872, a fearless sixteenyearold orphan and her guardian research an ancient legend and become enmeshed in a dangerous rebellion. The illyrian adventure, narrated by brinnie, is a very exciting story, and even though it is about a teenage girl, i think that there is enough rough and tumble adventure that most boys would enjoy reading it too. The books are well researched, actionpacked, true to the facts but all packaged in a story you would struggle to put down. Vesper holly is the protagonist in a series of novels by lloyd alexander. After several years writing books about boys and young men and their girl. The illyrian adventure, narrated by brinnie, is a very exciting story. The illyrian adventure by lloyd alexander fictiondb. The illyrian adventure by lloyd alexander 1990, paperback, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. Girl power books, books that should be made into movies, best historical fiction. Its 1872, and adventurous vesper holly and her guardian set out for the tiny country of illyria, on a quest for its legendary. The illyrian adventure vesper holly, book 1 by lloyd alexander.
Goodreads members voted the illyrian adventure into the following lists. Lloyd alexander has written nearly forty books for both children and adults. Vesper is an orphan, whose father disappeared while on an expedition to illyria in the balkans. There are some characters in fiction that you didnt know you wanted to read about. Click to read more about the illyrian adventure by lloyd alexander. Illyrian adventure vesper holly series by lloyd alexander. Although vesper is our hero, the story of the illyrian adventure is told through the eyes of brinnie or uncle brinton, one of vespers guardians. The first two books in the chronicles formed the basis of the disney animated film the black cauldron.
The illyrian adventure 0525442502 by alexander, lloyd. Click to share on facebook opens in new window click to share on twitter opens in new window. The desire to travel and explore new destinations sparke. I write the books that i always wanted to read but couldnt find on the shelf. The lllyrian adventure is the first of a series of five books about the adventures of sixteenyearold vesper holly. Vesper hollys fascination with an ancient legend leads her into exciting adventure in the tiny country of illyria. But once vesper and brinnie arrive, they are plunged into a fierce struggle between rebel forces and someone is out to kill the two of them. The illyrian adventure is one of lloyd alexanders very best books. The illyrian adventure by lloyd alexander goodreads.
Illyrian adventure guide turistike illyrian adventure was created on march, 2019, from three nature admirers and travel enthusiasts. Im reserving the rest of the series at the library right now. Hector miller writes action adventure novels that happens to be set in times of old. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Many of his other books have also received awards, such as the fortune tellers, which was a boston globe horn book award winner. Order of vesper holly books vesper holly is the protagonist in a series of young adult adventure novels by american novelist lloyd alexander.
She is a young highsociety orphan from philadelphia, the daughter of an eccentric wealthy archaeologist who disappeared while on an expedition to the balkan state of illyria. His father worked as a stockbroker, but like many other families at the time, they were greatly affected by the great depression. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lloyd alexanders many honors include a newbery medal, a newbery honor award, and two american book awards. The drackenberg adventure 1988, which finds her attending a diamond jubilee celebration for the grand duchess of drackenberg. Lists that contain the illyrian adventure by lloyd alexander. Lloyd alexander on a visit to a remote european kingdom in 1872, a fearless sixteenyearold orphan and her guardian research an ancient legend and become enmeshed in a dangerous rebellion. The company operates in albania, a country in southeast europe bordered by greece, macedonia, kosovo, montenegro, italy beyond the adriatic sea and ionian sea. Find the illyrian adventure 0525442502 by alexander, lloyd. As an eighteen year old student applying to universities, i have written entrance essays on this book. Jan 01, 1986 the illyrian adventure stands up well, 20 years later.
It is a fastpaced, exciting story with a suspenseful plot and a delightfully enterprising protagonist. He was born in 1924 and grew up in a western suburb of philadelphia called drexel hill. His prydain cycle was adapted for the recent disney movie, the black cauldron. Editions of the illyrian adventure by lloyd alexander. Some might say that the ending is a little too predictable, but there is nothing objectionable in the book, and i liked it.
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