I try not to read series, but I'm having a hard time resisting reading the next one here. Other themes: Oppressive governments, the role of government in protecting citizens, the draft, ethics, doing what's right, hiding in huts from creepy creepy livestock, spiderwebs, chicks who fight, the role of family, human sacrifice, standards of beauty and orphans and -- of course -- sea monsters.
View all 7 comments. I finished this book an hour or so ago, and I'm still trembling from the suspense. This is for kids?! I felt like a coward reading it and I'm an adult I really, really, really liked the plot.
The story is extremely suspe I finished this book an hour or so ago, and I'm still trembling from the suspense. The story is extremely suspenseful and adventurous, especially with all the scary monsters that attack the main character and the mean people who have too much power in their hands and butts.
Though it's a pretty straightforward read without much twists and turns, in fact I found it pretty predictable it's amazing how so little can be so much at the same time. On a gloomy note, I'm not really sure if this book should be for kids or not - it's quite scary. When I was reading it, I kept thinking it was a YA book, because there's a lot of description of blood, gore, and even shredded parts of bodies mildly described though. So needless to say, I was surprised reading this 'kids book' with more blood hurdling than I can remember in a while.
May 25, Maryanne rated it really liked it Recommended to Maryanne by: For newspaper review. In the first book of her new trilogy, master storyteller Emily Rodda weaves her magic once again. The Golden Door introduces Rye, youngest of three brothers. His brothers, and others, have vanished one by one while seeking to stop the deathly flying skimmers which attack and kill the citizens of The Weld.
Rodda unfolds a story full of magic, danger, chance encounters and strange characters who offer assistance at critical junctures. Accustomed to thinking less of himself than his heroic sporty el In the first book of her new trilogy, master storyteller Emily Rodda weaves her magic once again.
Accustomed to thinking less of himself than his heroic sporty eldest brother, and his clever, quick, second brother, Rye must somehow face hazards, battle evil-doers, trust his instincts and new abilities, and find the hero within himself.
Rye is an immensely appealing character — unassuming, loyal and courageous when it matters. Thank you. June 5 stars I loved this and I can't recommend it enough. View 2 comments. Sep 15, Charlotte rated it really liked it Shelves: However, if you want said child to read independently which so many of us do , you could do much worse than offer him or her The Golden Door. Which is to say, I think it achieves what it set out do -- it tells an entertaining story in a very appealing way.
Weld is a world within a wall. Not a big wor f you are looking for a book that will introduce your young reader 8 or so years old to the delightful tropes of the Quest Fantasy, you can read The Hobbit out loud, which is a lovely thing to do.
Not a big world But the space protected by the wall and its magic is the only world Rye and his brothers have ever known. It's clear, though, that there is something outside the wall, a place where the fearsome Skimmers fly from each night, preying on the unlucky and the unwary which is to say, eating them.
Things get going when Rye's two older brothers volunteer to go hunt skimmers outside the wall, and never come back; Rye in good third brother style going off to look for them. The way out of Weld gives the traveller a choice of three doors--gold, silver, and wood--and Rye, trying to think which his oldest brother would choose, heads off through the golden door.
It's nice that Rye's motivation is to find his brothers, whom he loves, not the usual honor and glory heroicness. He doesn't go alone--Sonia, a girl whose been hanging around the Warden's keep for ages, trying to get through herself, convinces him to let her come with him.
And they're off, confronting a strange world that holds its own strange terrors It is a pretty much note-perfect fantasy adventure for the eight or nine year old. The critically reading adult might find plot points they don't care for, and have passing disbelief suspension issues did I myself, in my adultish way, embrace it and love it to pieces? Not so much, though I read it very happily , but I think its target audience won't see any problems with it.
For them, the story of the third brother and the magic that awaits him in woods beyond the world is still fresh and new, and the splashes of humor and everyday details that Rodda throws into her mix makes this particular tale and its two main characters veryappealing.
For what it's worth, there are also scary bits, and anxious bits, and gross bits. Mar 01, Jon rated it liked it Shelves: fantasy , dragons , middle-grade. Seen at Scott Reads It Emily Rodda is an international best-selling author and her Deltora Quest series has sold over 15 million copies across the globe.
I'm a fantasy junkie and I bet I would have loved Emily Rodda's books during elementary and middle school. The Golden Door is a short but sweet middle-grade novel t Seen at Scott Reads It Emily Rodda is an international best-selling author and her Deltora Quest series has sold over 15 million copies across the globe.
The Golden Door is a short but sweet middle-grade novel that will appeal to younger readers. Sadly it doesn't have much cross-over appeal for Young Adults or adults. The Golden Door is an entertaining book but I have definitely read this book before in many different incarnations. This book mixes some very familiar fantasy concepts and plot elements into a mishmash which is known as The Golden Door. Don't get me wrong I did enjoy The Golden Door but it's nothing original at all.
I never really felt an urge to keep reading, this book didn't really have an addictive quality to it. The Golden Door will certainly appeal to younger readers and I think many younger readers will love this book. I don't think I will be reading book 2; maybe I should read the Deltora Quest books.
This book is perfect for younger readers who aren't quite old enough for Eragon or Lord Of The Rings. If you're familiar with the fantasy genre, you probably won't appreciate this book. Thank you to Scholastic for providing me an ARC of this book in exchange for a honest review. Dec 27, Katie Hiding in the Pages rated it it was amazing Shelves: fantasy , middle-grade , adventure , read-aloud-to-the-kids. My kids loved The Belt of Deltora series and one of them got this book for Christmas.
We decided to read it aloud and all of us just loved it! Full of adventure, mystery, and even magic, this series is another winner. Rye and his two older brothers live with their mother in the Weld, a city surrounded by walls.
Every night, skimmers come and attack the village, especially those houses that aren't sealed up and silent. If they get a taste of blood, they'll be back, totally demolishing anything in My kids loved The Belt of Deltora series and one of them got this book for Christmas. If they get a taste of blood, they'll be back, totally demolishing anything in their path.
A quest is offered up for young men 18 and older, to try and find the source of the skimmers. Rye's oldest brother, Dirk, leaves and then a year later, the middle brother. When they are both assumed dead and Rye and his mother are left with nothing, he sneaks off and lies about his age, in order to find his brothers and stop the skimmers. There is some blood, fighting, death, etc, but nothing too graphic. Apr 17, Barb Middleton rated it really liked it Shelves: fantasy , courage. A rag to riches story if Sonia is who I think she is with a quest and plenty of action.
I would have liked the ending to wrap up a few loose ends but it sets up for the sequel. Sonia interested me more than the main character. She had spunk and courage. I like her part at the climax. Fun story. Feb 08, Jo-Jo rated it it was amazing Shelves: favorites , read-in , unchallenge-team-gladius , trilogy. This is a perfect Middle Grade school fantasy for any kids who enjoy adventure and a bit of magic in their books.
The characters were memorable and likable for the most part. As an adult reading this book, I found myself happily carried along by the flow of the story. It was a quick, fun read and I can see myself happily continuing on in the series. I can't wait to find out if the other books in the series continue to follow Rye on his adventures or if they follow one of his brothers' point-of-v This is a perfect Middle Grade school fantasy for any kids who enjoy adventure and a bit of magic in their books.
I can't wait to find out if the other books in the series continue to follow Rye on his adventures or if they follow one of his brothers' point-of-view. Either way I'm looking forward to reading them. Oct 04, Katie P. Emily Rodda is one of the best children's writers ever. She's great at creating situations and characters that benefit from luck or privilege or lack thereof the same way that happens in real life.
She imbues her stories with social and political elements like propaganda and bias, while still making it understandable and accessible. The only reason it's not a 5 is because I felt like it started a little slowly.
What's not to love about this book? Sea serpents, skimmers dragons , magic powers accompanied by magical people. This was such an adventurous book and I had read it in just one night.
The only thing I didn't like was it felt a bit rushed towards the end. Hence the 4 stars instead of 5. Aug 13, R. Rodda rated it really liked it. Oct 23, Nusaybah rated it it was amazing.
Jun 19, Emily Norman rated it really liked it. An exciting adventure! Rodda can always be relied upon for a good story. Nov 25, Sharon Tyler rated it it was amazing. The Golden Door is the first book in a new middle grade fantasy series by Emily Rodda.
Rye is the youngest of three brothers living in the walled city of Weld. Their city has been under attack by creatures they have called Skimmer, that swoop in during the night and kill and destroy.
The Warden of Weld calls for young men to leave the city through a hidden exit and discover the secret of who is creating and sending the Skimmers, but none that are sent return. Rye's bothers each take their turn, The Golden Door is the first book in a new middle grade fantasy series by Emily Rodda.
Rye's bothers each take their turn, and Rye follows their lead after disaster strikes. The world outside of Weld, and the girl that accompanies Rye, are much more than he could ever have imagined as an amazing adventure begins. The Golden Door introduces readers to a new world, one that is as well built and developed as the characters that inhabit it. The city of Weld, and the communities and individuals that Rye discovers outside Weld's walls, are fully formed and the people seem to come alive.
The struggles of those facing oppression, fear, or pain is something universal. Rye's character grows, and his understanding of himself, those he meets, and the larger world takes the reader to new understanding as well. Rye's understanding of his brothers and mother, even when not in their presence is very well done, and perfectly paced.
My only distraction through the story lies only in my reading history, rather than any fault in the story or author, because a very different character in a very different genre of book shares the name of Rye's brother Sholto. I highly recommend The Golden Door to readers around eight years of age through high school age, as well as adults.
Readers that have enjoyed Rodda's Deltora Quest and Rowan of Rin series, or simply like well done fantasy that includes quests, monsters, and fully developed characters, will particularly enjoy it. Dec 02, K rated it really liked it. This book hooked me in right away, but left me eager for the sequel.
As a young adult novel, The Golden Door is a winner with well developed characters, an engaging plot, and a truly unique story. Emily Rodda is known for her hit series, Deltora Quest, a fantasy series that made her a household name for millions. In The Golden Door, she has another gem that focuses on Rye, the youngest of three brothers living in the fantasy city of Weld.
Weld was established ages ago by the Sorcerer Dann as a sa This book hooked me in right away, but left me eager for the sequel. Weld was established ages ago by the Sorcerer Dann as a safe haven for his people. The walled in city is self-sufficient, and ruled by the Warden who has earned little respect from his people. In recent years, gigantic monsters called Skimmers have menaced the city, attacking the villagers and killing inhabitants.
With the city under siege, the Warden calls for volunteers to leave the walls of Weld through a secret door to explore the outside world and learn of the source of the skimmers so as to offer protection to the entire community. Deceiving the guard and the warden, Rye volunteers and soon finds himself outside of the walls of Weld.
What follows is an action packed story full of vivid characters, fantastical adventure, and lessons of what truly makes a hero. The ending is somewhat predictable, but I am eager to read the second book in the series. From Shelfishness. Oct 03, Kate Forsyth rated it really liked it Shelves: australian , children-s-fantasy. Emily Rodda, with all of her trademark suspense, adventure and touches of horror, The Golden Door introduces a new hero, Rye, the youngest of three brothers living in the walled city of Weld, which is terrorised by giant skimmers that fly over every night.
The city decides to send heroes to find and destroy the source of the skimmers; one by one, the young men of the city set forth, choosing one of three magical doors. None return. I really love the fairy tale element — the way the quest begins with the eldest brother who does not return, and then the second brother sets out and does not return either, and so it is up to the youngest, Rye, to rescue his brothers and save his world.
The device of the three doors is also an old one, but as always Emily Rodda makes it new. My absolute favourite part of this book was the little bag of tricks that Rye is given, and how each one proves to be of use, in sometimes very surprising ways.
Aug 20, Shannon rated it liked it. Rye lives in the city of Weld, protected by a giant wall from invaders but not however from the Skimmers which come at night. When the Warden offers a prize to those who can track the origin of these skimmers and stop them, Rye's two older brothers jump at the chance.
When they don't return it's up to Rye to find them, and maybe stop the skimmers while he's there. What started out as an oddly stiff and formal writing style quickly adapted itself to the action and intrigue that we desperately want Rye lives in the city of Weld, protected by a giant wall from invaders but not however from the Skimmers which come at night.
What started out as an oddly stiff and formal writing style quickly adapted itself to the action and intrigue that we desperately wanted to see. There are plenty of magic tricks, unusual animals, and an all out dangerous mission to save his friends from the Gifting to the sea serpents. With two more books in store, I can't imagine what delights we have awaiting us beyond the silver and wooden doors. Emily Rodda will you ever fail us?
I certainly hope not, and definitely not with this series. I'm sorry for doubting your brilliance for those first few chapters. Apr 20, Stef Rozitis rated it really liked it Shelves: read-women , , australian , women-writers , fantasy , children-s-novel , recommended-to-me , high-fantasy , bingo-challenge I do not know where Rodda gets so much creativity from. Every book of hers I read I think "oh this will be like Deltora" or something and I brace myself to know what I am going to get.
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