Blackthorn Winter (Reiss novel)
 | |
| Author | Kathryn Reiss |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Young adult, mystery |
| Publisher | Harcourt |
Publication date | 2006 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 352 pp. |
| ISBN | 0-15-205479-0 |
| OCLC | 57754049 |
| LC Class | PZ7.R2776 Bla 2006 |
| Followed by | Murder at Heatherstone Hall |
Blackthorn Winter is a young adult mystery novel by Kathryn Reiss.[1] The book was first published on January 1, 2006 through Harcourt Children's Books.
A sequel, Murder at Heatherstone Hall, was published in 2015.[2]
Plot introduction
Juliana, a fifteen-year-old girl, moves with her mother to the artists' colony of Blackthorn, England from the United States while her parents are undergoing a separation. She begins to investigate a murder of one of the artists living at the colony.
Reception
Critical reception for Blackthorn Winter has been mixed to positive,[3][4] and the book received reviews from the School Library Journal and Horn Book Guide.[5] Kliatt gave Blackthorn Winter a positive review, stating that "YAs who like mysteries in atmospheric settings will enjoy this one."[6] The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books gave a more mixed review, as they felt that the book had too many elements at play that made what was an otherwise enjoyable read sluggish at points.[7]
References
- ↑ "Blackthorn Winter (audio review)". Booklist. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ↑ Murder at Heatherstone Hall at Fantastic Fiction and Author's blog
- ↑ "Blackthorn Winter (review)". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ↑ "Blackthorn Winter (review)". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ↑ "Blackthorn Winter (review)". Horn Book Guide, School Library Journal (BookVerdict). Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ↑ Rosser, Claire (November 1, 2007). "Reiss, Kathryn. Blackthorn winter, a murder mystery.(Young adult review)". Kliatt. 41 (6): 21. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ↑ Gaffney, Loretta (2006). "Blackthorn Winter (review)". Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. 59 (6): 283–284. doi:10.1353/bcc.2006.0100. Retrieved 2 February 2014.