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Hush: An Irish Princess' Tale (Hush #1)

Donna Jo Napoli

Hardcover | Pages: 309 pages

Rating: 3.6 | 4178 Users | 560 Reviews

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Title	:	Hush: An Irish Princess' Tale (Hush #1)
Author	:	Donna Jo Napoli
Book Format	:	Hardcover
Book Edition	:	First Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 309 pages
Published	:	October 23rd 2007 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers (first published January 1st 2007)
Categories	:	Historical. Historical Fiction. Young Adult. Fiction. Fantasy. Cultural. Ireland

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Melkorka is a princess, the first daughter of a magnificent kingdom in mediæval Ireland -- but all of this is lost the day she is kidnapped and taken aboard a marauding slave ship. Thrown into a world that she has never known, alongside people that her former country's laws regarded as less than human, Melkorka is forced to learn quickly how to survive. Taking a vow of silence, however, she finds herself an object of fascination to her captors and masters, and soon realizes that any power, no matter how little, can make a difference.

Based on an ancient Icelandic saga, award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli has crafted a heartbreaking story of a young girl who must learn to forget all that she knows and carve out a place for herself in a new world -- all without speaking a word.

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Original Title:	Hush: An Irish Princess' Tale
ISBN:	0689861761 (ISBN13: 9780689861765)
Edition Language:	English
Series:	Hush #1

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Ratings: 3.6 From 4178 Users | 560 Reviews

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Melkora, a 15-year-old Irish princess, is sent from home with her sister to hide while her father takes vengeance on Norsemen who cut off her brother's hand. They are caught by Russian slave traders who sail along the coast and kidnap women and children. Melkora follows the lead of her sister in keeping silent to conceal their royalty. Their silence give them a hold over their captors. The leader, Clay Man, thinks Melkora is an enchantress. Her sister makes a run for freedom, jumping overboard

This was a meticulously researched Viking historical fiction. It was extremely plausible in its brutal, unromanticized description of the fates of slaves and the bloody violence permeating the era. It also succeeded in showing the emotional and intellectual evolution of the protagonist, who starts out in the story as the pampered, arrogant daughter of an Irish king, and ends up the thoughtful, brave, and compassionate woman who belongs to an Icelandic chieftain. I wish I could rate this higher

an easy afternoon read

Reviewed by JodiG. for TeensReadToo.comWhat would you do if you were torn away from your life and everything you knew and forced into slavery? If you were taken to new places where people spoke different languages than you, how would you persevere? Meet Melkorka, the oldest daughter of an Irish king. As members of royalty, Melkorka and her brother, Nuada, and sister, Brigid, enjoy life at the top of the social structure. In Dublin, travelers from around the world gather to sell their wares. The

This was an unhappy story, based on an ancient Icelandic tale, of a strong Irish princess who was captured by slave traders. Her vow of silence kept her alive, and even gave her a little bit of power over her captors. A little bit of violence and some sexual scenes (one of them is a bit disturbing) makes me think that this book is meant for older kids - maybe 16 and up.Napoli was very descriptive and gave an interesting account of what life was like for these people during the 900's. Critical

Wow. That was a really nice read! The tedious begining was actually worth reading - for the ending. ^.^

the story had potential but oh, it was just awful.