Swordbird
Written by Nancy Yi Fan
Narrated by Colleen Delany
3/5
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About this audiobook
The blue jays and cardinals of Stone-Run Forest have always lived harmoniously side by side. But the fate of the forest—and all its inhabitants—is in jeopardy when the sinister hawk, Turnatt, turns the two bird tribes against each other.
According to legend, only Swordbird, Son of the Great Spirit, has the power to conquer evil and restore peace to the land. But is he real or just a myth? Can Swordbird arrive in time to save the forest . . . or will it be too late?
13-year old author Nancy Yi Fan has woven a captivating tale about the birds of Stone-Run Forest and the heroism, courage and resourcefulness in their quest for peace.
Performed by Colleen Delany
Nancy Yi Fan
Nancy Yi Fan is the New York Times bestselling author of Swordbird and Sword Quest. She appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show as one of the World's Smartest Kids and on The Martha Stewart Show. Nancy spent part of her childhood in China, where she was born in 1993. Birds have been a lifelong passion of hers and provided the inspiration for her novels. She began writing her first novel, Swordbird, when she was eleven years old. Nancy attends Harvard University.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Audiobook review: Considering this was researched and written by an 11-year-old, this is a sophisticated effort. But the audio edition has the unfortunate effect of highlighting the more overwrought lines: "We shouldn't be fighting; be friends. Let peace and friendship be among us again!" Ugh. An interview with the young author is included.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The book Swordbird by Nancy Yi Fan is a fantastic read filled with action and adventure. It glued my eyes to the page as the story unfolded and Nancy's words came to life. The vivid descriptions she used brought every character to life as they soared through the beautifully detailed world known as Stone- Run. She conveyed her prestigious thoughts about world peace and truly spoke through the characters about her opinion and the opinions of others. In the story, the cardinals and the blue jays are fighting because they think their tribes are stealing each other's food supply and eggs. At the same time, Turnatt, the evil hawk lord of Fortress Glooming, is destroying Stone-Run by capturing birds, stealing eggs(including the cardinal's and the blue jays'), and by building his distasteful and disgusting fortress. Now it's up to Aska, of the blue jays, to alert her tribe and the cardinals' tribe of Turnatt's evil ways. To do this, she will need to summon the great Swordbird. Swordbird is an amazing book and a great read for those who seek peace and enjoy animals. Nancy's writing will not allow you to put the book down. Her spectacular attention to details will keep you entertained the entire time. Each character she portrays is unique and filled with personality. You will become part of the story.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5An ok book considering it was written by a 12 year old, but I just couldn't get into it at all. To me the dialogue was awkward, the message was too forced, and the characters were predictable. Young kids who might not care or not notice these things might like it, but I couldn't even finish it!