The Raven Boys (the Raven Cycle #1) by Maggie Stiefvater - ISBN: 9780545424929
Hardcover
One glimpse of a ghost, love or death will follow.

The Raven Boys (the Raven Cycle #1)

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  • Hardcover

    416 pages

  • Release Date

    18 September 2012

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Summary

‘There are only two reasons a non-seer would see a spirit on St. Mark’s Eve,’ Neeve said. ‘Either you’re his true love … or you killed him.’

Every year Blue Sargent stands next to her clairvoyant mother as the soon-to-be dead walk past. Blue never sees them — until this year, when a boy emerges from the dark and speaks to her.

His name is Gansey, a rich student at Aglionby, the local private school. Blue has a policy of staying away from Aglionby boys. Known as Raven Boys, the…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780545424929
ISBN-10:0545424925
Author:Maggie Stiefvater
Publisher:Scholastic US
Imprint:Scholastic US
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:416
Release Date:18 September 2012
Weight:700g
Dimensions:35mm x 146mm x 216mm
Series:Raven Cycle
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Critics Review

Praise for The Scorpio Races: * “Masterful. Like nothing else out there now.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review* “An utterly compelling read.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review* “Filling it with loving descriptions of wet, wind-tossed Thisby as well as exciting equine action, Stiefvater has created a thrilling backdrop for the love story that blooms…A book appealing to lovers of fantasy, horse stories, romance, and actionadventure alike, this seems to have a shot at being a YA blockbuster.” - School Library Journal, starred reviewPraise for the #1 New York Times bestselling Shiver trilogy: * “A lyrical tale of alienated werewolves and first love….Stiefvater skillfully increases the tension throughout; her take on werewolves is interesting and original while her characters are refreshingly willing to use their brains to deal with the challenges they face.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review”Readers will be able to enjoy Stiefvater’s fast-paced storytelling and dedication to the old-fashioned art of creating a believable and enduring romance. Shiver is beautifully written, even poetic at times, and a perfect indulgence for readers of all ages.” - Bookpage.com”This riveting narrative, impossible to put down, is not only an excellent addition to the current fangs and fur craze, but is also a beautifully written romance that, along with Shiver, will have teens clamoring for the third and final entry.” - VOYA

About The Author

Maggie Stiefvater

Maggie Stiefvater is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the novels Shiver, Linger, Forever, and Sinner. Her novel The Scorpio Races was named a Michael L. Printz Honor Book by the American Library Association. The first book in The Raven Cycle, The Raven Boys, was a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year and the second book, The Dream Thieves, was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. The third book, Blue Lily, Lily Blue, received five starred reviews. The final book, The Raven King, received four. She is also the author of All the Crooked Saints and Call Down the Hawk. She is also an artist and musician. She lives in Virginia with her husband and their two children.

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