Told from the sheriff of nottinghams point of view, cadnum shows how there really are two sides to every story. Cant catch me michael cadnum 9781616962746 netgalley. He has cut himself off from most of his past, dropped out of high school, broken up with. Author michael cadnum bio and signed books vj books.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. A third anthology, firebirds soaring, was published in spring 2009. His poetry collections include kingdom and the forthcoming the promised rain. Michael cadnum is the author of thirtyfive books, including the national book award finalist the book of the lion and his most recent novel seize the storm. Deep, dark, and moving, this is a model tale of adolescent uneasiness set amid the roiling emotions of modern life. For seven books, clive cussler has dazzled readers with the spinetingling adventures chicago tribune of kurt austin, joe zavala, and the rest of the numa special assignments team, but in medusa the numa team faces what may be its most perilous mission of all. Set in the wealthy, selfindulgent northern california culture that teens may interpret as the dark side of clueless, michael cadnum skewers with deadly accuracy obsessions with body image, exquisite food, and the right clothesand reveals the unspoken rage of kids who are given. Michael cadnum has had a number of jobs over the course of his life, including pickandshoveler for the york archaeological trust, in york, england, and substitute teacher in oakland, california, but his true calling is writing. Sign up for librarything to find out whether youll like this book. Beauty by sherwood smith medusa by michael cadnum byndley by patricia a.
An anthology of original fantasy and science fiction by. A young narrator watches his old neighborhood recede through the rear window of his familys car, then explores his new house and yard, finding evidence of past residents, and. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Returning to the same era of his in a dark wood, cadnums majestic novelpart mystery, part historychronicles the. In a dark wood by michael cadnum nook book ebook barnes. Click to read more about medusa short story by michael cadnum. Edmund, a young apprentice, is awaiting punishment as a counterfeiter when a knight intervenes on his behalfand compels edmund to join richard lionhearts forces in the holy land.
Couch crusader fess up, we know that youre a secret sucker for all things medieval. Medusa 2003 hazard 2005 arrival 2006 ella and the canary prince 2006 give him the eye 2006. The black fox by emma bull adaptation and charles vess illustration. Together, they have won virtually every major prize from the national book award to the world fantasy. He is best known for his adult suspense fiction, and young adult fiction based on myths, legends, and historical figures.
A poet journeys into the underworld to rescue his bride his name is orpheus, and he is the greatest poet on earth. A twotime edgar allen poe award nominee, and an awardwinning poet, cadnums work is widely acclaimed. Far fetched fables no 3 sherwood smith and michael cadnum. Official site of poet and novelist michael cadnum medusa. He has written more than thirtysix books for adults, teens and children. Other editions of this book were released on other dates. He is the author of thirtyfive books, including the national book award finalist the book of the lion. Michael cadnum s earthquake murder is a collection of short fiction published in a variety anthologies and magazines in recent years and collected here for the first time. Medusa is a kurt austin novel, of the series numa files. Medusa by michael cadnum is another great piece, told from the title characters point of view.
This study guide consists of approximately 22 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of edge. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Read nightsong the legend of orpheus and eurydice by michael cadnum available from rakuten kobo. In this novel, the sheriff is told to find a simple prankster named robin hood, who is somewhere in sherwood forest. Content and content layout by michael cadnum programming and design by cousin isaac cousin isaac. Medusa sharpeyed athena passed among us in those days. Michael cadnum s short story medusa, read by nicola seaton clark.
Arrogance turns the wisest into fools, and everylasting pacts can be sealed even as perseus sharp sword falls. Yet the poignant denouement contains a measure of justice and peace for medusa. Nightsong ebook by michael cadnum 9781504019675 rakuten kobo. His most recent book is kingdom, the longawaited collection of poetry about the creatures in the world around us. Medusa by michael cadnum by michael cadnum free listening. An anthology of original fantasy and science fiction is a collection of short stories for young adults written by authors associated with firebird books, released on that imprint in 2003. Cant catch me and other twicetold tales tachyon publications. Perspective in literature by kaitlyn moore on prezi. List of books by author michael cadnum thriftbooks. Michael cadnum is the author of nearly 40 books, including the national book award finalist the book of the lion. You can swap out the setting for something new and different, leaving the story intact. Michael cadnum and meredith ann pierce turn old stories inside out. There were several good stories, but a few that stood out to me include. Mar 01, 1998 michael cadnum s in a dark wood is a clever twist to the legend of robin hood.
She was quick to spot someone attempting an unwise deed, a youth walking along the rim of a wellshowing off to a. Introduction cotillion delia sherman baby in the night deposit box megan whalen turner beauty sherwood smith mariposa nancy springer max mondrosch lloyd alexander fall of ys meredith ann pierce medusa michael cadnum black fox emma bull byndley patricia a. Check out the authors website, where youll find a full bio for michael cadnum as well as all his other works, including poetry and super short stories. It was followed by a sequel anthology, firebirds rising, in 2006, which was a world fantasy award finalist. Returning to the same era of his in a dark wood, cadnums majestic novelpart mystery, part historychronicles the pageantry and brutality of the crusades. Mckillip hope chest by garth nix ironically, one of my least favorites was the sole story i sought this anthology out to read in the first place cotillion, a rather indulgent, wishfulfillment retelling of tam lin. This seems to be hollywoods preferred technique when attempting shakespeare. The mythological figure of medusa, the gorgon with writhing snakes for hair whose very sight turned the unwary to stone, has been used in everything from poetry to sculpture and painting, from star.
Mckillip the lady of the ice garden kara dalkey hope chest garth nix chasing the wind elizabeth e. Sophisticated teens will savor this psychological thriller by the author of calling home and in a dark wood. Featuring a foreword by radio and publishing force andrew tonkovick, these sur. Medusa michael cadnum a dreamy version of the medusa myth, more. Michael cadnum is best known for his youngadult adventure novels, including in a dark wood, the leopard sword, and seize the storm. Wein little dot diana wynne jones remember me nancy farmer flotsam nina kiriki hoffman the flying woman laurel winter. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Michael cadnum is the author of 35 books for adults and young adults. Sadly, though, he is lost overboard when their ship, the saint agnes, gets caught in a bad storm. The collection gets off to a great start with cotilion by nancy springer, which is an incredible tam lin spinoff. This is the first anthology i have ever read and i absolutely loved it. Hes usually seen busy with his work alongside wenstan, singing songs about women. Like the myth itself, cadnums story doesnt end cheerfully. Flash by michael cadnum meet your next favorite book.
Known as a poet during the 1980s, michael cadnum has since gained a reputation for his adult suspense novels as well as his many youngadult novels based on history, myth, and legend. Medusa mediterranean waves photo michael cadnum an audio version of this story, read by the incandescent nicola seatonclark, can be heard by clicking the following link. Medusa author clive cussler clive cussler adventure book. Returning to the same era of his in a dark wood, cadnum s majestic novelpart mystery, part historychronicles the pageantry and brutality of the crusades under king richard. Michael cadnum born 1949 is an american poet and novelist. Almost all of the stories in here are of highest quality. Medusa by michael cadnum by michael cadnum on soundcloud. Concise writing cuts to the heart of the matter in this droll collection from national book awardfinalist cadnum the book of the lion, whether it be a c. An anthology of original fantasy and science fiction book. Michael cadnum is the author of nearly forty books, including the national book award finalist the book of the lion. Official site of poet and novelist michael cadnum main menu home. Books by michael cadnum author of the book of the lion. Medusa official site of poet and novelist michael cadnum.
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