The Seeing Stone

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TWLaverde, April 4, 2011 (view all comments by TWLaverde)
The Book, "The Seeing Stone," by K. Crossley Holland is a very interesting book. It is a book that will give you a full look on The middle ages, and their life and hardships. It's about a young ladnamed Arthur, who is a son of a noble, and soon recieves a very odd object. It is a stone that will let Him see into a differnt life. This book is very odd, and at first, seems very... Mind Numbing! But as you go farther into the book it will reveal a plot that you will love. I would recommend this book t ochildren between the ages of 12-16, and who would dare themselves to read a whole different style of life, and much, much more!

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maleeha45, April 4, 2011 (view all comments by maleeha45)
The Seeing Stone was one my book group book. Some good things about this book is that the chapters are short so it is easy to read. Some pages are short so you will get through the book pretty fast. With every chapter you learn something about the middle ages that you didn't already know, which may include new words or learn about a new holiday. It is very suspenseful so you will want to read the whole book at once. Many events happen that you would not expect, which will give you the urge to flip the page to see what will happen. Although the book itself was good I don't think it is a good book group book because the author makes sure that what your reading makes sense so nobody really has any questions. Also I didn't like the ending of the book becuase even though it was made to get you read the next book it ended in a very awkward spot.

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charlottetsc, April 4, 2011 (view all comments by charlottetsc)
The Book The Seeing Stone by Kevin Crossley Holland is a very dull book. I had to read it for my book group class at school, and i found myself becoming very bored and not remembering any of the book. This book is very factual and it teaches a lot about the middle ages, but besides that it is boring. Some people might like this book, it just depends on the reader, but personally i did not enjoy it. It is a long book and to really understand it, you'll have to pay very close attention. I would definitely NOT recommend this book to people who like interesting cliff hangers or books about teenagers and life. If you like books that teach you about the earlier times this might be the book for you. I am certain i will not read this book again.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780439263276

Author:

Crossley-Holland, Kevin

Publisher:

Scholastic Paperbacks

Author:

Crossley-Holland, Kevin

Location:

New York

Subject:

General

Subject:

Great britain

Subject:

History

Subject:

Legends, Myths, & Fables - General

Subject:

Magic

Subject:

Middle ages

Subject:

Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Historical

Subject:

Identity

Subject:

Legends, Myths, & Fables - Arthurian

Subject:

General Juvenile Fiction

Copyright:

2000

Edition Number:

1st American ed.

Edition Description:

Mass Market Paperbound

Series:

Arthur Trilogy: Book One

Series Volume:

01

Publication Date:

20020901

Binding:

Paperback

Grade Level:

- Up

Language:

English

Pages:

368

Dimensions:

7.63 x 5.25 in

Age Level:

09-12