Lucian, a young bean counter is about to be put to death by a pair of villainous soothsayers. His escape leads him on a magical journey where he meets Joy-in-the-Dance, a girl of marvels, and Fronto, a poet turned into a donkey. A few more interesting characters along the way and you have the Arkadians, a cast that weaves their way through danger and romance.
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Lucian, a young bean counter is about to be put to death by a pair of villainous soothsayers. His escape leads him on a magical journey where he meets Joy-in-the-Dance, a girl of marvels, and Fronto, a poet turned into a donkey. A few more interesting characters along the way and you have the Arkadians, a cast that weaves their way through danger and romance.
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Add this copy of The Arkadians to cart. $27.00, good condition, Sold by Bluewater Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fort Gratiot, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Listening Library.
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Very good in good packaging. Ex-library. Usual library markings and stickers in a plastic clamshell case. 4 audio cassettes/appx. 6 hours play time. Audience: Children/juvenile.
May follow the Alexander template, but as I've mentioned in other reviews of his books, this is unexpectedly on a reason TO read him. The Arkadians is a beautiful novel which again shows off Alexander's way with words, characters and pearls of wisdom. Never a clam, always an oyster.
BugEyeMidnight
Jan 25, 2008
This is a great adventure and an interesting spin on Greek mythology. All of the characters are human and they all have ways to grow, which I like.
I really like this book, but I remember liking it a little more when I was younger. Joy-In-the-Dance bugged me just a little this time around, but I still like her and I still think this is a good book. Consider it recommended.
