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Sword of Lies
In the tall grasses, faceless things with razor sharp claws wait for Sarah and her brother Ben . . .
Except they aren't real. It's just a story told by their grandfather, a story he tells them when they find an old sword in his basement storage room. There are monsters, a mysterious white lady, and of course the magic sword itself, a weapon that helped him defeat the creatures that stalked him in the jungles of Vietnam forty years before.
At ten years old, Sarah knows that monsters and magic swords aren't real. But then Sarah's school begins to turn into a jungle, and she sees quick glimpses of creatures with no faces peering at her from between long stalks of grass. As her world continues to change around her, she begins to wonder if the story—and the creatures—aren't just made up after all.
Except they aren't real. It's just a story told by their grandfather, a story he tells them when they find an old sword in his basement storage room. There are monsters, a mysterious white lady, and of course the magic sword itself, a weapon that helped him defeat the creatures that stalked him in the jungles of Vietnam forty years before.
At ten years old, Sarah knows that monsters and magic swords aren't real. But then Sarah's school begins to turn into a jungle, and she sees quick glimpses of creatures with no faces peering at her from between long stalks of grass. As her world continues to change around her, she begins to wonder if the story—and the creatures—aren't just made up after all.
332 pages
First published July 26, 2011
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Mike Vasich
5 books159 followersMike Vasich teaches English to gifted and talented students in suburban Michigan. He continues to write novels in his spare time so that he can avoid any real work around the house.
He likes stories where bad guys win and good guys get stomped into the dust. His hobbies include taking naps, sowing disrespect for revered institutions, and making children cry (especially his own).
He can be reached at mrvasich@att.net and Facebook.
He likes stories where bad guys win and good guys get stomped into the dust. His hobbies include taking naps, sowing disrespect for revered institutions, and making children cry (especially his own).
He can be reached at mrvasich@att.net and Facebook.
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
October 30, 2011
I liked it. :-)
February 13, 2012
A first reads win!
An interesting tale, I figured out at least part of the premise well before the end. Two kids dealing with the death of their mother and the relocation to an estranged grandfather's home are thrust into a story that their grandfather made up. As they try to find their way, they may find healing as well.
Overall, I liked the story and characters. The children are a little typecast (behavioral issues and refusing to talk) but the tale is engaging.
An interesting tale, I figured out at least part of the premise well before the end. Two kids dealing with the death of their mother and the relocation to an estranged grandfather's home are thrust into a story that their grandfather made up. As they try to find their way, they may find healing as well.
Overall, I liked the story and characters. The children are a little typecast (behavioral issues and refusing to talk) but the tale is engaging.
January 18, 2012
Great read! The story captures you from the beginning, then you can't wait to get to the end, but then you are sad there isn't more to come.
February 11, 2013
OK, I just want to say one thing about this book - I want more! That's no way to finish. It's cruel :)
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