"Song of the Sparrow" by Lisa Ann Sandell is a retelling of the King Arthur legend from a different perspective, focusing on Elaine of Ascolat, also known as the Lady of Shalott. The book is written in verse format, which some readers found to be a unique and interesting choice. The story follows Elaine as a teenager in Arthur's military camp, navigating her feelings for Lancelot amidst the presence of other key Arthurian characters like Gawain and Tristan.
Elaine's coming-of-age story is intertwined with elements of adventure and love, set against the backdrop of the Round Table and medieval times. The book explores themes of friendship, rivalry, and the complexities of relationships within the context of Arthurian legend, offering readers a fresh take on a classic story through the eyes of a female protagonist.
Genres:
Tropes/Plot Devices:
Topics:
Notes:
Has Romance?
The story features a medium level of romance, particularly focused on the protagonist's feelings for Lancelot.
From The Publisher:
Since the days of King Arthur, there have been poems and paintings done in her name. She is the Lady of Shalott, and now there is a new story about her, from an exciting new talent.
The year is 490 AD. Fiery 16-year-old Elaine of Ascolat, the daughter of one of King Arthur's supporters, lives with her father on Arthur's base camp, the sole girl in a militaristic world of men. Elaine's only girl companion is the mysterious Morgan, Arthur's older sister, but Elaine cannot tell Morgan her deepest secret: She is in love with Lancelot, Arthur's second-in-command. However, when yet another girl - the lovely Gwynivere- joins their world, Elaine is confronted with startling emotions of jealousy and rivalry. But can her love for Lancelot survive the birth of an empire?
Ratings (3)
Incredible (2) | |
It Was OK (1) |
Reader Stats (7):
Read It (3) | |
Want To Read (3) | |
Not Interested (1) |
What can you read after
Song of the Sparrow?
About the Author:
Lisa Ann Sandell studies sculpture, is re-learning to play the trumpet, and, like Cora, has always found art and writing to be a driving force in her life. She is the author of THE WEIGHT OF THE SKY, which was named one of the New York Public Library's Books for the Teen Age, and SONG OF THE SPARROW, which was a BookSense Summer 2007 pick and which Publishers Weekly called "unique and eloquently wrought" in a starred review. Lisa works as a children's books editor and lives in New York City with her husband, the author Liel Leibovitz, and their dog, Molly. Please visit her online at www.lisaannsandell.com
When you click the Amazon link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commision, at no cost to you.
