A Walk in Wolf Wood: A Tale of Fantasy and Magic

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Summary: "Wood" is great fun
Review: "A Walk in Wolf Wood" is one of the lesser-known works of Mary Stewart, famed for her Merlin trilogy. It's an enjoyable short fantasy, with good heroes and an original plotline focusing on betrayal, time-travel, werewolves, and a royal intrigue that sucks in two modern children.

John and Margaret are on a family picnic with their parents, who doze off and allow the kids to go wandering in the woods. When they see a man dressed in sumptuous clothes from the Middle-Ages, naturally they are intrigued. As they follow him, they find a golden pendant, the tracks of a wolf, and a ramshackle cottage where the man is sleeping.

The man, they find, is a nobleman named Mardian who was betrayed by a sorcerer, in an effort to alienate him from his lord and friend Duke Otho. Mardian was transformed into a werewolf -- man by day, wolf by night -- and is hunted by the Duke's men. Mardian's main goal, however, is to save Otho and his son Crispin from Almeric's plots and sorcery. But he can't go near the castle. So John and Margaret agree to infiltrate the castle and try to defeat Almeric -- a task which proves much more difficult than they had thought.

Mary Stewart writes a simply-plotted but enjoyable story, with an interesting storyline and a quick pace. Her third-person writing style makes it a little difficult to get into the heads of the lead characters, but they are still very engaging. Her descriptions of the castle, the forest, and the people around Margaret and John are detailed without being too much so. And her handling of such worn ideas as werewolves and time-travel are deft and cliche-less.

Margaret and John are the now-classic British-kids-on-vacation, who stumble onto something strange and get sucked into an adventure. They're moderately smart, a little confused, and quite willing to go along with whatever strange things are going on. Mardian is a quiet, tragic type who is determined to
fix the situation in the castle, while Almeric is simply pure evil. Prince Crispin is a good supporter to the two leads, though not quite as interesting as they are.

This is an enjoyable fantasy for all ages, with good plotting and a classic pair of lead characters. "Walk" goes plenty of places, all of them interesting.

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Summary: A great childrens/adolescent book. Captures the imagination.
Review: Because I have loved Mary Stewart books since I was an adolescent I was drawn to read Walk in Wolf Wood when I discovered it on the library shelves as an adult. I was not disappointed in this tale by the master storyteller I knew she was. I read it as a young mother and then on two different occasions to my children. Each time as we neared the last few chapters we had a difficult time putting the book down. I think Mary Stewart did a wonderful job weaving this medieval tale. It was exciting, suspenseful and heartwarming. I am surprised at those readers who claimed the story was not up to par. I wish Mary Stewart would write more children's books such as this.

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Summary: Walk in Wolf Wood
Review: I only paid .98 and the book was in excellent condition and was recieved in a timely matter. As a matter of fact I ordered four books at the same time from different sellers and this one came first, three days later. I would recommend this seller's books to anyone if the others are as good of condition as this one.

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Summary: A Walk in Wolf Wood
Review: I really liked the book A Walk in Wolf Wood because it was a good easy read. Although it was easy to read it was not a boring book. I love books that take place in the Middle Ages like this one. It is full of enchantments and friendships. Parts of this book reminded me of Harry Potter books. This book kept me on my toes to find out what would happen next. There was always a new twist or turn when I thought that I had it figured out. The end was great, not one of those that let you down.

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Summary: A Walk In Wolf Wood
Review: I think tht this is a great book. I liked it because I like to read fantasy books. The begining was a little bit boring. As I read the book got better and better. A Walk In Wolf Wood makes you think "What is going to happen next?". Well to make this short anyone who likes fantasy books should read this.

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Review: The book was recieved in a timely manner and was in exellent condition for a used book. I would recommend this seller's selection to anyone.

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Review: The lady master suspense novelist has tried her hand at a children's book and come up with a beautiful piece of escape literature. Not only is the work well-written, but it gives a bit of kind attention to the oft' abused subject of werewolves. It is a whimsical flight of fantasy somewhat akin to the Narnia series in its spirit. Those who like to see werewolves without the mindless gore that customarily accompanies their presentation will appreciate this book, though it was certianly not originally intended to fascinate an adult audience.

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Review: When I started to read this book, it wasn't counfusing, but it was, diferent... I liked it, as far as "two kids, cought in the mid evil time, that has a friend that turns in to a evil beast of terror, in the night.." It's a good plot, it just doesn't suite me. But every person has they're opinions. Any way, so I would have to say this book is for any one who is an adventurest person.

No offence, but i couldn't really get into this book. But that doesn't mean you can't! It's a good book. Read it, see if you like it. And if you don't, hey, at least you tried. And if you do like it. hey, cool, good for you.

So like i said before, every one has they're own opinions, I'm just telling you mine. I'm sorry if this didn't help you alot, or at all. But, you know, at least I tried.

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Summary: A Walk in Wolf Wood
Review: When I started to read this book, it wasn't counfusing, but it was, diferent... I liked it, as far as "two kids, cought in the mid evil time, that has a friend that turns in to a evil beast of terror, in the night.." It's a good plot, it just doesn't suite me. But every person has they're opinions. Any way, so I would have to say this book is for any one who is an adventurest person.

No offence, but i couldn't really get into this book. But that doesn't mean you can't! It's a good book. Read it, see if you like it. And if you don't, hey, at least you tried. And if you do like it. hey, cool, good for you.

So like i said before, every one has they're own opinions, I'm just telling you mine. I'm sorry if this didn't help you alot, or at all. But, you know, at least I tried.