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The Red Necklace: A Story of the French Revolution

Sally Gardner

Nominee:Virginia Readers Choice Award -High School (2012)
A mysterious gypsy boy, Yann Margoza, and his guardian, a dwarf, work for the magician Topolain in 1789. On the night of Topolain's death, Yann's life truly begins. That's when he meets Sido, an heiress with a horrible father. An attachment is born that will determine both their paths. Revolution is afoot in France, and Sido is being used as a pawn. Only Yann will dare to rescue her from a fearful villain named Count Kalliovski. It will take all of Yann's newly discovered talent to unravel the mysteries of Sido's past and his own and to fight the devilish count.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
  • Publish Date: Sep 17th, 2009
  • Pages: 400
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.10in - 5.40in - 1.10in - 0.90lb
  • EAN: 9780142414880
  • Recommended age: 12-UP
  • Categories: Historical - EuropeFantasy - HistoricalRomance - Historical

About the Author

Sally Gardner lives in London, England.

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Praise for this book

[T]een readers will eat it up. "Kirkus Reviews", starred review
?[T]een readers will eat it up.? ?"Kirkus Reviews", starred review
"[T]een readers will eat it up." - "Kirkus Reviews", starred review