13 Treasures (utgåvan 2011)

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Firstly, I want to comment on the narrator. She was excellent. Her voice suited the story and the main character. Her narration held me to the story, just as much as the author's writing. And I think it's important to mention that.

The main character in this book is 13, which suggests the book is written for younger readers. However, it felt to me that she was more mature and sophisticated. Half the time, I forgot Tanya was only thirteen. That doesn't mean that I think young people are not or cannot be mature and sophisticated, it means that the story (I feel) will appeal to young adult, and even adults too.

The supporting characters are placed well and compliment the main character. The plot was well thought out and kept me guessing. The mystery was realistic and believable. In fact, I enjoyed this story a lot more than I thought I would. I will definitely be looking for the next book in the series. And I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading books filled with mystery, adventure, and fantastical elements. ( )

This is a book about fairies. Not your Tinkerbells and Merriweathers. This is a book about REAL fairies, which don't happen to be very nice. They are mischievous little creatures hellbent on wreaking havoc and bringing down humans.

Unfortunately, Tanya has the second sight and therefore has the ability to see these miserable creatures. All the disruptions they cause have convinced Tanya's parents that she is the troublemaker, so they send her off to her grandmother's for the summer. Little does her mother know that she is throwing Tanya into the lion's den. Lurking in the woods is a girl who willingly entered the fairy realm 50 years earlier. Only a changeling, a person with fairy blood, as Tanya, can take her place. Tanya has no idea the danger she is in.

Other interesting characters are the caretaker's son Fabian who pals around with Tanya, and Red, another mysterious girl living in the tunnels beneath her grandmother's house. This story is excitement from beginning to end. You never know where it's going, but the author manages to hold the plot together well. I liked not knowing exactly where the story was headed. It kept me interested. I'm also a fan of books with old houses full of mysteries and secret passages. Overall, I would say anyone who liked [b: Fablehaven|44652|Fablehaven (Fablehaven, #1)|Brandon Mull|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1460309528s/44652.jpg|2129546] will also like this book. Similar setting and characters. Different plot. ( )

l Piccolo Popolo è tornato signori, e più dispettoso che mai! Inizialmente non ci avrei scommesso troppo su questo libro, e invece mi sono dovuta ricredere fin dalle prime pagine: l’incipit è così misterioso, tragico e inquietante allo stesso tempo! Non sapevo se prendere per pazza Tanya, la protagonista, o se fosse solo parecchio sfortunata.

A volte, in particolare nei primi capitoli, non ho condiviso appieno alcune scelte stilistiche fatte dall’autrice, ma siccome potrebbero essere dovute alla traduzione italiana e comunque dipendono molto dal punto di vista, non ci ho fatto molto caso. Anche perchè da quando Tanya era giunta a villa D’Elfi ero così presa dalla storia che non facevo di certo caso allo stile! Mi ha colpito molto come ha descritto i “mostriciattoli” del Piccolo Popolo, e anche il loro comportamento dispettoso.

Inoltre, i misteri si susseguono uno dopo l’altro fino a risolversi solo nel finale con un climax da urlo! Sono rimasta letteralmente a bocca aperta, sia per il modo in cui tutti i sotterfugi si dipanavano intorno alla protagonista, sia per il colpo di scena finale. E vi assicuro che non è l’unico! D’altronde ci sarà un motivo se il libro ha ricevuto anche un riconoscimento. Con poche, semplici parole la Harrison è capace di creare un’atmosfera ricca suspance e tensione, con delle descrizioni efficaci e mai noiose. Tutti i personaggi si sveleranno per quello che sono realmente solo alla fine, quindi l’unico modo per conoscere la loro vera storia è… concludere la lettura!
Dimenticate quindi la diceria “ma gnomi e folletti sono da bambini!”, perchè leggendo 13 talismani vi assicuro che dovrete per forza cambiare idea! ( )

This book was recommended to me by a former student, she said I would "really like" it and I did! It isn't your typical story about sweet, little fairies. There is humor, mystery, adventure and lots of questions to try and answer.
Curricular Connections:
*Because it is a trilogy, it would make a great book study, book club book
*Books on fairies, fairy realm to learn more about the fairy world