Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Reading Time
    • Home
    • Reviews
      • Highly Recommended
      • CBCA Short Listed
      • Early Childhood Books
      • Younger Readers
      • Intermediate Readers
      • Older Readers
      • ANZAC books
      • Great Read Alouds
      • Information Books
      • LGBTQIA+
      • Picture Books
      • Professional Development
    • Interviews
    • Suggestions
    • News
    • Meet The Review Team
    • Contact Us
    Reading Time
    You are at:Home»Reviews»Older Readers»The Anger of Angels

    The Anger of Angels

    0
    By Admin on November 25, 2018 Older Readers

    Sherryl Jordan, The Anger of Angels, Walker Books Australia, 1 Sept 2018, 324pp., $19.99 (pbk), ISBN 9781760650605

    Giovanna is the daughter of Ennio, the jester at the court of Duke Ubertini of Valenzio. Ennio performs a play entitled “The Anger of Angels” that mocks Ubertini’s rival, the tyrannical Prince Savernola of Goretti. In reprisal, Savernola launches attacks on Ubertini’s lands. Giovanna attempts to stop the violence and save lives by taking the only copy of the play to Savernola, but she becomes his prisoner. It is only the arrival of her friend Raffaele that saves her as they must pit themselves against wild beasts in the arena to gain their freedom. Savernola’s treachery is further apparent as he will not release the victors as promised. Giovanna, however, knows a secret about Savernola’s past which she then reveals and which leads to his disgrace and overthrow.

    This fast-paced novel is full of and twists and turns as Giovanna find herself caught up in political intrigue, dangerous situations and a growing romance with Raffaele. The story raises modern issues such as freedom of speech, the role of women, disability, cruelty to animals and the power of church and state which give the narrative a depth and relevance that will appeal to the reader. Told in the first person with a balanced blend of excitement and thoughtfulness, it is a dramatic and engaging adventure story suitable for the 12 to 15 age bracket.

    Reviewed by John Nolan

    Related Posts

    The Bravest Word

    Dirt Circus League

    Dark Rise

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    • Themes
    • Curriculum
    Action adventure Airplanes Alphabet Anxiety autism Bullying CBCA Awards Coming of age Dystopian emotions family fantasy friendship grief Historical humour magic Mystery Post apocalyptic Readers Cup reluctant readers school Sci-Fi series of books siblings Sport Starting school Teacher Notes
    ANZAC Australian animals Australian history Biography Culture & Diversity Disabilities First Nations Geography health Humanities mental health Poetry Reconciliation resilience Science STEM Stolen Generation sustainability Wordless books



    Recent Comments
    • Cherie on Elephant Island
    • Patricia Tilton on Freddy the Not-Teddy
    • Jilanne Hoffmann on Freddy the Not-Teddy
    • Penelope Pratley on The Secret of Sapling Green
    • Emily Flint on Walk of the Whales
    Recent Posts
    • The Bravest Word
    • The Ghost Locket
    • The Ghost Locket
    • Enough Love?
    • Wonderful Shoes
    Recent Comments
    • Cherie on Elephant Island
    • Patricia Tilton on Freddy the Not-Teddy
    • Jilanne Hoffmann on Freddy the Not-Teddy
    • Penelope Pratley on The Secret of Sapling Green
    • Emily Flint on Walk of the Whales
    © Copyright 2021 The Children’s Book Council of Australia - All rights reserved

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    Posting....