Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal

by Emily Rodda

Book Overview

Rowan and his mother have been called to Maris to choose the new Keeper of the seaside village's precious Crystal, a dangerous task Rowan's family has been bound to for generations. But this time, something goes terribly wrong. Rowan's mother is poisoned and near death, and Rowan must find the antidote, outwit a deadly sea serpent, and pick a new Keeper -- before it's too late.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060560738
• ISBN13: 9780060560737
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Length: 197 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 8 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 3 and higher

Customer Reviews

7th Grade Book Review by Chris from Pacifica, California

The book Rowan of Rin and the Keeper of the Crystal, is about a boy named Rowan and his mother who have to go to Maris and choose the keeper of the crystal. On the way, his mother is poisened, he has to find the cure, choose the keeper, and escape a serpent. There are a couple of messages in this story and they are that love can conquer anything and that you should never betray anyone no matter how much you hate something or love something. The author did a great job at making the characters come to life and making the story dramitic. Although there is good story line and a couple of messages, it is not one of the better stories in the series.

Enchanting

In this third addition to the Rowan of Rin series, Rowan's mother is summoned to assume the very dangerous role of Chooser of Rin. Finding that she has to take Rowan and travel to the far-away land of Maris, Rowan is both confused and fearful. Jon tells him of the horrors that's take place when the Keeper of the Crystal of Maris is selected. But of course, tradgedy strikes. Rowan is becconed to a cave, low below the sea, where he finds his mother, dying, on the bed. The current Keeper of the Crystal, who is also slowly dying, sits beside her, explaining to Rowan that he is to be chooser in place of him mother, who was mysteriously poisoned. Rowan is angred when the Keeper tells him he should simply let his mother die. He refuses, and with the help of the three candiates of the clans of Maris, he sets off on the journey of a lifetime, searching for the antidote to the poison by the first Keeper, Orin's, words.This is a magical, enchanting book.

The perfect continuation from the previous book!!!

Rowan vainly tries to make himself strong and witty, but can't and won't not with his weak body and pale, thin face.In this particular book, Rowan's mother must find all keepers of crystal before the original one dies.If the original dies before a new keeper is found, Zebak, vicious and cruel warriors who love to kill will take over the lands. When Rowan's mother falls sick at her destination, it is up to Rowan, and Rowan alone, to choose the next keeper.Will Rowan be able to find the next keeper before the Zebak take over the territory?Read this wonderful story of the third book in the Rowan of Rin series!It's another of Rodda's classic!

Rodda's Masterpiece

In Australia, Emily Rodda is one of the most renowned children's authors. She has written many fantasy books for children/ young adults and this amaizing book is just one example.Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal is a book in the Rowan series. It has the same feel and quality as all the other books. Rowan, a boy with special powers, is brought to decide who will be the Keeper of the Crystal. He journeys with them to learn their attitude, personality and abilities. But one of those that he journeys with desires the Crystal for evil. The unique story will possess you.Once you have finishes this book, it is safe to say you will read it again but be pleased that Emily Rodda has written so many books. I can also guarantee this will not be the last of her books you will read. This book encourages you to read the rest of the famous Rowan books, or the very extensive and popular Deltora Quest series.Maybe you havn't read any books like this before, but once you have read one, you will most likely read one after another. So add this to your reading list, and you will understand why young adult fantasy is so popular.

Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal

I thought this book was almost as good as the first Rowan story (on the mountain). I liked this story because it had things that happened when I least expected it. It had riddles, which i really like. It gave me a good reason to stay up late! It took me about a week to read. My brother and I both think Rowan is a great series.