Buy used: $30.97. It is strange enough that Odo and Eleanor have stumbled upon a sword in a dried-up river outside their village. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. She enjoyed it's humor and excitement and takes great pleasure in describing all of its twists and turns. I discovered a sword at the bottom of Dragonfoot Hole, and the enchanted blade called Biter told me it could only be awakened by a knight! No one thinks to say "Don't you think you ought to practice with that sword first?". Something went wrong. Odo just wants to work in the family mill, but Eleanor wants to be a knight. This is a fairly charming story. With Alina Andrei, Vincent Angelo, A.D. Brown, Kimberly Estrada. Welcome back. My daughter has devoured this book. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. The river has dried up and they're determined to find out why and to fix it, even if the rumors are true and it's because of the giant, evil dragon Quenwulf. Slam dunk. My name is Odo, and the river has dried up for some unknown reason. Tbh if I were a super mega powerful dragon I too would refer to myself as "The Mighty [name]". I've read his Keys to the Kingdom series and really liked it, so I had somewhat high expectations for this book. There was a problem loading your book clubs. My best friend Eleanor has dreamt of living a life of adventure as a knight, while I'm content to become a miller like my father. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 My only issue was the title which made the Paladin theme song run through my head incessantly. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. My name is Odo, and the river has dried up for some unknown reason. Garth Nix was born in 1963 in Melbourne, Australia, to the sound of the Salvation Army band outside playing 'Hail the Conquering Hero Comes' or possibly 'Roll Out the Barrel'. It is strange enough that Odo and Eleanor have stumbled upon a sword in a dried-up river outside their village. Ships from and sold by Book Depository US. And it’s REMARKABLY strange when the sword starts to talk. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Let Sleeping Dragons Lie: Have Sword, Will Travel 2, Have Sword, Will Travel (Have Sword Will Travel Book 1), Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books). Loved the story and characters so much! Recommended to me by my ten year old, who loved it. About Have Sword, Will Travel. Has sort of a Gerald Morris vibe, and that series does very well. Please try again. Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2018. Odo and Eleanor, poking about in a river that was rapidly sinking despite the rain, were looking for eels. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Directed by Bobby Lento. This sword could get you killed. Scholastic Press, $17.99 (288p) ISBN 978-0-545-25902-6. I particularly enjoyed the lack of sexism, and the lovable cast of characters. Reviewed in Australia on December 6, 2017. Knight you. Have Sword, Will Travel (Have Sword, Will Travel #1) is a wonderfully magical mythical coming of age tale where Odo and Eleanor discover that adventurous knightly living isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, but sometimes it’s so much more. Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2018. This is a book for non-thinking readers. Have Sword, Will Travel is an amazing book set back in medieval times. It is even stranger that Odo is able to remove it from where it's buried. What they found was a magical sword. Me?" Learn more about the program. I recommend the audiobook version. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. There are magical swords, a malevolent former knight, dragons and bannochs, and a river that should flow but doesn't. Have Sword, Will Travel Have Sword, Will Travel (Series) Book 1 Garth Nix Author Sean Williams Author (2017) Drive you to search out and fight the greatest dragon in the land. It really was disappointing. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). ‎Watch trailers, read customer and critic reviews, and buy Have Sword, Will Travel directed by Cheh Chang for $9.99. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Amazon.com: Have Sword, Will Travel: David Chiang, Ti Lung, Ching Lee, Miao Ching, Ku Feng, Wang Chung, Chuan Chen, Kang-Yeh Cheng, Cheng Lei, Chen Sing, Yun Kin Chow, Hak On Fung, Kung Mo To, Chang Cheh, Hsing-lung Chiang, Runme Shaw, Ni Kuang: Movies & TV. I can imagine reading this as a kid and really enjoying it. From New York Times bestselling authors Garth Nix and Sean Williams, a chivalrous adventure featuring a very unlikely knight, an admirably stubborn girl, and a talking sword. It is strange enough that Odo and Eleanor have stumbled upon a sword in a dried-up river outside their village. . Ramblings of a caffeine deprived wandering swordsman Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. has been added to your Cart. The premise sounded really cool and the title was very eye-catching. Have Sword, Will Travel; Magic, Dragons and Knights, Book 1 By: Garth Nix, Sean Williams Narrated by: Oliver J. Hembrough Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins Unabridged Garth left Melbourne at an early age for Canberra (the federal capital) and stayed there till he was nineteen, when he left to drive around the UK in a beat-up Austin with a boot full of books and a Silver-Reed typewriter. Simple fantasy story about 2 friends who find talking sword and go on an adventure. I'm doing the best I can, but I've told Eleanor that defeating the dragon will be my first and last quest. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2018. Odo just wants to work in the family mill, but Eleanor wants to be a knight. Please try again. Or worse. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. My best friend Eleanor has dreamt of living a life of adventure as a knight, while I'm content to become a miller like my father. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2021. The main characters are all nicely written and likeable, and there were more surprises than i was expecting based on the usual pre-teen fare. Start by marking “Have Sword, Will Travel” as Want to Read: Error rating book. I'm not sure how I feel about this. Highly recommended for libraries/readers in grades 4-8 with no content reservations or warnings. Legendary director Cheh Chang directs Ti Lung and David Chiang in the "heroic bloodshed" classic 'Have Sword, Will Travel'. It also has some good messages to convey about not making assumptions based on appearance and gender equality and stuff, but they never get in the way of or distract from the story. Can they conquer Quenwulf and restore the river? Have Sword, Will Travel. And it's REMARKABLY strange when the sword starts to talk. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. I feel that this has a lot of potential, specifically in relation to the humour - it could have been brilliant but I just found it annoying. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. A classic sidekick in other words, keen of edge but less so in the brains department. A very cute young adult fantasy story. This was a fun read. Vom genial stilisierte Vorspann bis zum dramatisch-blutigen Finale ist "have sword, will travel" in Form und Inhalt meisterhaft. And it's REMARKABLY strange when the sword starts to talk. Well, how about stumbling upon an ancient sword in a river, pulling it out and having it yell at you! ARTICLES. Have Sword, Will Travel is a 1969 Shaw Brothers Martial Arts Movie directed by Chang Cheh, starring Chang's frequent collaborators and star players, Ti Lung and David Chiang, with the Shaw Brothers' "Deadly Doll", Li Ching, in a key role as well.. Have Sword, Will Travel The first in a new series co-written with Garth Nix, this book has it all: talking swords, adventure, dragons! This book is about a brother and sister named Odo and Eleanor who are trying to save their small village which is running out of water. Well, I think it leads to a series, kinda like the introduction book, but it may be the 1st book in the series. Very funny, with a talking enchanted sword. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. Learning as they go, Sir Odo and Squire Eleanor fight foes, solve problems, save innocent blacksmiths, barter with creatures of the night and find Biter's long-lost sister sword Runnel. A fantasy adventure involving two children, Eleanor and Odo, and a magical talking sword called Hildebrand FoeBiter. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. The characters were not consistent and it felt that things happened "just because". Biter is forcing me to learn sword strokes and fighting techniques as we go, and we've managed to help a few people along the way. See 1 question about Have Sword, Will Travel…, September’s Most Anticipated Young Adult Books. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published It is strange enough that Odo and Eleanor have stumbled upon a sword in a dried-up river outside their village. Have Sword, Will Travel has 1 reviews and 1 ratings. Have Sword Will Travel marked another step in Chang Cheh’s career. The two tweens embark on a journey to save their village. I enjoyed the world and the characters. Have Sword, Will Travel is a 1969 Hong Kong wuxia film directed by Chang Cheh and starring Ti Lung, David Chiang and Lee Ching. A delightful tale of adventure, friendship, and what it means to be brave that subverts classic fantasy tropes at every turn. Have Sword, Will Travel is an amazing book set back in medieval times. This is a fantastic first adventure full of magic, danger, and wit. Para enfrentarem os bandidos da região, eles têm que se unir a um terceiro, Yi Lo (David Chiang). It is even stranger that Odo is able to remove it from where it's buried. It is even stranger that Odo is able to remove it from where it's buried. I thought, "What? We’d love your help. Not my cup of tea, but it's a good length and my fantasy readers will love it. From New York Times bestselling authors Garth Nix and Sean Williams, comes this hilarious, action-packed adventure featuring a very unlikely knight, an admirably stubborn girl, and a sword with attitude. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. A lot of what happens in this book is just stupid. Obviously a YA type fantasy novel but could appeal to readers who have kids in their young to mid teens. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Refresh and try again. Maybe going back home to be a baker wouldn’t be that bad. Have Sword Will Travel Photos View All Photos (10) Movie Info. Lovely middle-grade fantasy novel. Review by Bruno Amato Reame ★★★★★ Os guerreiros Siang (Ti Lung) e Yun Piao-piao (Li Ching) estão noivos. With swords at the ready, the authors leave readers reaching for book 2, Let Sleeping Dragons Lie. Typical medievalish fantasy with dragons and talking swords, although there are women knights as well as millers. Unable to add item to List. I liked the fantasy and wit. This is a very enjoyable book for young readers, four and a half stars. Of course, the sword chooses the miller's son who embarks on a quest to rescue the drying-up river on which many villages depend. Will probably pick up the 2nd when it arrives if I want a light quick easy fantasy read. Would recommend to adventure fans looking for a quick read. Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2018. We've passed many travel. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I did enjoy this since the characters, particularly Odo and Biter, were quite likable. A fairly tedious and slow story that felt it was trying too hard. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. Description It is strange enough that Odo and Eleanor have stumbled upon a sword in a drie dup river outside their village. Please try again. Have Sword, Will Travel Feels like a story I grew up with, in the spirit of Wrede or Rowling, but more Wrede, who's a better writer, so there you go. Odo and Eleanor have grown up with a quiet village life and Odo is content with their day-to-day activities but Eleanor has always dreamed of being a knight, saving people and doing something la What’s better than stumbling upon an ancient sword lying in a river? Reviewer lawalex wrote: In the olden days there were dragons and knights, and Odo and Eleanor want to be knights. 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