The Raven's Ring Pin

By John Anacker

Book Overview

Fifteen-year-old Samuel has just moved with his parents to Yellowstone's Geyser Inn for the winter. Samuel has no friends, his on-line classes are too easy, and the TV has only one channel. Life... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738704334
• ISBN13: 9780738704333
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 1.0" x 5.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8

Customer Reviews

Fun AND Educational

As a sixteen year old and self proclaimed intellectual, I enjoyed Mr. Anacker's book immensely. It does not, as some other pieces of modern fantasy literature (*Cough* Eragon) merely beat aspects of Tolkin's work to death (orcs, elves and the like) but instead, ushers one into a world seldom touched by modern writers. I would agree with the editorial reviewer that it seems Anacker swallowed a text book, however I see this as not some horrible thing as the editorial would have you believe, but as lending credibility to his exciting work. In fact the reviewer seems to believe that, "No! The children can not learn AND be happy!" Besides lets face it, the books that he recommends are so dry they should be sent to flood zones. All in all a well written book form a well versed author.

A great intro to Norse Mythology for young adults

I remember my mythology obsessed youth when I discovered the Norse gods. Unlike the Greek myths, I had to go looking for stories of Odin, Loki, Thor and the rest. So, I was happy to find a young adult story rooted in the Norse myths. Although occasionally a little slow, the story included rich settings and an interesting hero's journey. I found the humans slightly less consistent in characterization than the ravens and mythical figures but still compelling. This isn't a novel to keep you up all night, but it's one that will keep you coming back to learn what happens to Samuel, the ravens, and their new giant friends. All in all, a strong first novel from a writer whom I believe is well worth watching.

An engaging story

This is a wonderfuly written, captivating story for young people. It holds the readers interest without violence by challenging the reader. I'm sending copies to all my young friends.

Very strange and interesting

This book combines the stories of Samuel, a human, and Rag and Thokk, two ravens. The main plot begins when Samuel finds a ring pin that allows him to communicate with Rag and Thokk. A translation of a poem written on the ring pin starts a cycle that eventually transports all of them to the time of the Vikings and the time presently known as the time of Norse Mythology. The ring pin doesn't seem able to send them back, though. The first god they meet is Loki, the trickster. When Thor throws his Mjollnir at a creature created by Loki as a joke he loses it. They then find out that Aegir, the sea god has it and he doesn't want to give it back. This then starts a journey for Samuel, Rag, Thokk, Thor, and Balder, another god, to find and regain Mjollnir. This quest is not easy, filled with danger and lots of room for error. Overall, this was a very good book and I would reccomend it to anybody.