The Empty Kingdom

by Elizabeth Wein

Book Overview

In The Lion Hunter, Telemakos--the half-British, half-Aksumite grandson of King Arthur--had been sent for his safety to stay with one of Aksum's former enemies. Now, Telemakos must bring all of his subtle talents to bear in order to regain his freedom, in this stunning conclusion to the Mark of Solomon duology.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670062731
• ISBN13: 9780670062737
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Viking Children's Books
• Length: 227 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher

Customer Reviews

from a long-time fan

what a powerful, exquisitely crafted conclusion to the mark of solomon arc. what i find most remarkable about telemakos is not necessarily his growth into a formidable, unforgettable young man so much as the path he takes in the process, all that ferocious courage and fear and unswerving loyalty for those he loves. it is heartbreaking, how he must pay for his experiences with scars. it is also utterly believable, and i would demand nothing less than that in my heroes. i loved too the way in which wein handles athena's own growth, both physical and not, and that tricky negotiation between mutual support and overdependence. the prose was, as always, beautifully measured, and i can't wait to see more of telemakos and co. in the future. also, can i say how NICE it is to read arthurian-related stories that go beyond the (physical and racial) borders of england?? more please!