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Summary: A pretty good new book from the Avon True Romance series.
Review: Eighteen-year-old Miranda Thurston is the daughter of U.S. Cavalry Major Charles Thurston. Miranda's mother died in childbirth, and as her father's only reminder of his beloved wife, she has been overprotected her whole life. Although she has grown up on the frontier, she doesn't believe the rumors about Cheyenne raiding parties. She sneaks away from Fort Walters to visit a friend's ranch and finds herself captured by Shadow Walker, a Cheyenne warrior. Shadow Walker was orphaned at a young age in a raid by white soldiers. Now the soldiers have captured his uncle, and Shadow Walker wants revenge. He is dismayed to find that his captive is just a young girl, who will be of little use to him. When Miranda rebels at every turn, Shadow Walker takes her on a journey into the wilderness to teach her a lesson. But on that journey, captor and captive discover feelings for each other that they never would have expected. This was a pretty good book, but it was probably the weakest in the Avon True Romance series. The ending was too abrupt -- it should have been longer and more developed. Still, I would recommend this book to teens who have enjoyed previous books in the series.
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Summary: A True Romance
Review: I absolutely loved this book! I always thought native american indians were cool. Most people like cowboys... or soldiers. I like indians. This is about a girl, Miranda and a warrior, Shadow Walker. Miranda is very stubborn and she always thought the Cheyenne were cruel and barbaric. She was the daughter of Major Thurston and of course thought a certain way about the Cheyenne. When she is captured by Shadow Walker on her way to a ranch, she thinks she will be killed. Little did she know he had no intention to kill her. In the beginning she refuses to do anything, she thought of herself as a prisoner, but not a worker. So Shadow Walker took her on a journey, she did not no where, and even he, did not really know where. In the beginning she thinks that Shadow Walker is a barbaric, selfish killer. But gradually, unexpected feelings arise as she truly gets to know him. Yes, the Cheyenne killed some innocent people. But the american soldiars too killed with no mercy. They soon grow to love each other. He had told her a lot about himself, and she told him about herself in return. But she kept one thing from him, that she was the daughter of a Major. Which threatened the safety of Shadow Walker's tribe. Eventually, Shadow Walker finds out that Miranda is the daughter of a Major of an american army. He had shared so much of who he was with her, but she had kept this from him, so of course he was very upset. Does he forgive her? Or does he not?
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Summary: I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS BOOK!!!
Review: I am so glad that Avon has designed a series for young teens--and with such quality writers, as Elaine Barbieri. For years I have been an Elaine Barbieri fan. I have read and enjoyed all her books; some of them I have read over and over and shared them with my daughters. I am delighted I can now share my love of her talent with my granddaughters! MIRANDA AND THE WARRIOR has the power and sensitivity that Ms. Barbieri brings to all her books. Whatever you do, don't miss Shadow Walker's and Miranda's story.
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Summary: Really Really Good!
Review: I just wanted to disagree with Mary Grace on one thing in her review.Well I do agree with Mary Grace about everything until she said that Miranda's father told those two men to kill the brave who was promised to be free for her safe return. Because Hill and the other guy are plannig on killing Red Shirt and .....
Read the book to find out who the other person/people is.REALLY GOOD BOOK!
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Summary: Likeable but short
Review: Miranda Thurston has always been willful and stubborn but one day that leads to her capture at the hands of a renowned Cheyenne warrior named Shadow Walker. For a long time Miranda refuses to follow any orders no matter what Shadow Walker does but they eventually take a liking to each other. Much still stands in the would be couple's way especially the fact that Miranda is still Shadow Walker's captive. This book has a few flaws but I liked it in spite of them. The beginning of the book is very rushed and Miranda isn't likeable at all in the beginning. The pacing and Miranda's characterization improve quickly though. I really enjoyed the plot of this book and I adored Shadow Walker. I felt that the animosity between the Indians and the white men was downplayed quite a bit but that is understandable considering this is a teen romance. The only thing that keeps this from being a really great book is it's length. I prefer my books to be meatier than 197 pages. Still the book is well worth your time.
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Summary: Quite the charming romance
Review: Miranda Thurston has had a very sheltered childhood. Being the only child of an U.S. Calvary officer she is the only reminder to her father of her dead mother. You can say Miranda is a bit naive, for after repeated warnings, and living on the frontier, Miranda never believed there was much danger to the news of Cheyenne raids, that is until she herself is captured by a Cheyenne warrior named Shadow Walker. Shadow Walker is a respected warrior to the Cheyenne and after his uncle got captured in a raid he was out to revenge and was quite disappointed to find that he had only managed to capture a worthless girl. Soon though he begins to realize this isn't one normal girl, but a defiant one as she rebels against him any chance she has. Frustrated, Shadow Walker begins her into the wilderness of the forest to teach her lessons. Little are both prepared for the feelings that will surface between the two of them. I felt that this is probably one of the weakest Avon True Romances. It is still a nice book to sit down and read.
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Summary: Miranda and the Warrior
Review: Miranda THurston, daughter of US Calvary Major Thurston has been captured by the Cheyenne warriors! Shadow Walker, Cheyenne warrior, fierce and brave is wanted by the military for his many raids on the settlers and military camps. He gives Miranda as a gift to his dead mother's sister, and MIranda behaves shamefully so he decides to show her properly how to behave. He takes her on a journey to a peaceful place and there they began to get along. THen another Cheyenne warrior threatens to take Miranda for other things. So Shadow Walker has to face him, and wins! then he trades the cheif who was in the military prison with miranda and everything is back to normal. Then Miranda's father orders that his men shoot the cheif before he can get back to his people. Read the book to find out if Shadow Walker and Miranda get together and what happens to the Cheif!!!???
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Summary: This is a super book!!!!!!
Review: Not only is this a romantic story, but it is also a thrilling plot. Miranda a girl whose life has always been over protected by her father; diecides to go out for a ride on the prairer agianst her fathers wishes. But when this ride turns to more then just a stroll, she gets captured by a grest Chyeann warrior. When taken back to the camp Miranda goes agianst every thing the warrior says. Even attempting to escape which turns out to be a near fatel accident. But when Miranda is taken away with the warrior on a trip they get to know each other. The warrior vows his love for her, and she for him. But maranida falt of keeping a secret tares them apart. Not to mention the man who is stalking her.Will they be able to come together agian? And will Miranda be able to thwart her stalker? If you read this super book you will find out.
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Summary: Not the best!!
Review: THIS BOOK IS SO CUTE. I LOVE IT. I'VE READ IT TONS OF TIMES. THE "WARRIOR" GUY IS SO SWEET. I WISH I COULD BE KIDNAPPED BY AN INDIAN. HE TEACHES HER TO DO HER SHERE OF WORK. AND ITS JUST A CUTE SWEET BOOK. IF U DON'T BUY IT AT LEAST RENT IT. U WON'T BE SORRY!
U WILL LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Didn't love it...
Review: This book started out ok, but the middle and end were very disappointing. I never found the love story to be very believable, nor the decisions made by Miranda. I couldn't see the relationship of the two main characters lasting. They were so different in every way, with no shared views, and they didn't even really seem to be in love! The ending was totally illogical. I would have given one star but I did enjoy the beginning of the book so I gave two instead.... plus at least it wasn't boring.
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