Bright Shadow, Avi
Bright Shadow, Avi
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Bright Shadow

Author: Avi

Narrator: Virginia Leishman

Unabridged: 3 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 01/10/2014


Synopsis

Five wishes can save a suffering kingdom—but, as we learn in Bright Shadow, they come at a high price to 12-year-old Morwenna, who is responsible for granting them. When Morwenna is given the gift of wizardry, she must guard the five wishes she has been granted. She must protect herself and the peasants from vengeful King Ruthvin.

About Avi

Avi is the author of more than seventy books for children and young adults, including the 2003 Newbery medal winner Crispin: The Cross of Lead. He has won two Newbery Honors and many other awards for his fiction. He lives with his family in Denver, Colorado. Visit him at Avi-Writer.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kogiopsis on February 09, 2021

Re-read as part of my ongoing shelf audit. Verdict: not as good as I remembered it, sadly. I recall loving this book as a kid, but as an adult, felt like the story ended too soon and with too little explained. It centers around the idea of magical wishes passed down through millennia, with the odd ca......more

Goodreads review by Vickie on February 01, 2018

This was a strange one. I liked Swen at the very beginning, but after a few chapters I began to wonder what Morwenna saw in him. Then I felt embarrassed for her that she was associated with him. The ending wasn't at all satisfying.......more

Goodreads review by Syvoun on December 03, 2016

This book is by Avi, and is about a 12 year old girl named Morwenna, and her friend named Swen. This story is very attention grabbing, and will leave you guessing what will happen next. If you enjoy fantasy stories then I recommend you read this. In my opinion, the book is a little boring until Mor......more

Goodreads review by Haleigh on July 07, 2024

I read this as a child (probably around age 9 or 10) and loved it. I found it on my shelf and wondered if it would live up to my fond memories. It did. I really enjoyed this story and I'm so glad I decided to revisit it. I'm planning on reading more of Avi's works now (even the ones I missed out on......more

Goodreads review by Emily on January 16, 2018

This book is a little weird cause it seems to take place in like medieval times but they speak in somewhat modern dialogue? Idk. Cute story, quick easy read. Probably good for 3rd+ except that there’s some straight up murder in it.......more