Rafi's Song and the Stones of Erebus

By Frederic M. Perrin and Frédéric Perrin

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0973803606
• ISBN13: 9780973803600
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Ankh Books
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.

Customer Reviews

You can't go wrong with Rafi's Song

Frederic M. Perrin's "Rafi's Song and the Stones of Erebus" is an epic story of love and friendship that should be part of any young reader's collection. The story concerns Rafi, a young girl from Drumheller, Canada and her quest to save the planet from the malign forces of evil. If that sounds like well-worn territory the similarity stops here. Channeling equal parts Homer, Tolkein, and Aesop, Perrin shows great respect for his young readers' intelligence as he weaves complex and sometimes surprisingly obscure mythological themes and modern political realities into a consummate hero's journey that would leave Joseph Campbell salivating to analyze. With a menagerie of animal friends at her side (no saccharine ponies or their ilk here- try three rats and a preying mantis with a prodigious intellect!), Rafi must combat intolerance, bitterness, and greed with her indomitable will and peerless skills in diplomacy. Perrin encourages his young readers to pursue big dreams through the actions of his characters, dreams of law school or ambassadorship without any preaching or lectures. Perhaps the most important thing that Perrin emphasizes is courteousness, not only in the sense of manners but courteousness to all living things on the planet whether they are of other cultures or other species. I can imagine few other books that espouse these same ideals and fewer still through contemporary terms that will leave young readers spellbound. "Rafi's Song" is a delight.

Destined to be a children's classic

I was thoroughly intrigued and caught up in the world that Mr. Perrin created. This is more than a children's book. It deals with life issues and struggles that impact all of us in one way or another. It is fast moving, yet he develops that characters very deeply and I loved the undertone of very sophisticated humor. As a parent and former English teacher, I would highly recommend this book for kids of all ages. Well done, Mr. Perrin!

Awesome Book!

This was a great book. I really enjoyed reading it. My favorite character was Pud. He was so funny and Rafi is so sweet. F.M.Perrin is a fabulous author and I am really hoping for a sequel. Anyone between the ages of 8 and older should read this book. It is a great read! -Cici Cush

Great book

Influenced by some of the great children novelists before him, this book is destined to be considered a great book for a long time. The 3 brothers and Zigh are characters you won't soon forget. Plus the interaction between them will leave you in stitches. The adventure storyline is great for kid's, allowing them to get excited about every step along the way.

Rafi's Song - a great read

This is truly a story for all ages full of humor, adventure, danger and triumph. Fred's story pulls no punches and is all the more impressive for being a first novel. I can and do wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone and I look forward to Rafi's next adventure. Mark Heber