I loved the element of suspense, the history of photography, and the ending! The descriptions are okay, the dialogue decent but the characters have no depth and there just ins't much to this book. !I would recomend this book to people who are ok with being freaked out before I forget DONT READ UNDER THE COVERS IN THE DARK!!!!!! Skip to main content.ca. I love photography and old photographic processes. In nineteenth century New York, 14 year old Horace has been raised to think scientifically and logically. Parts of it were really interesting (if you like photography, anyway, which I do) and parts were really creepy, but parts were also kind of annoying. Story wise I found it creepy and interesting. Link to Avi's Website Check out detail reviews rating quotes community of The Seer of Shadows by Avi. by Avi. Rate it * You Rated it * 0. Edward Irving Wortis (born 23 December 1937), better known by the pen name Avi, is an American author of young adult and children's literature. SELECT A BOOKSELLER - DIRECT LINK TO BUY. !This book had good detail also it had happy and scary parts! This book definitely creates shivers up ye olde spine. The Seer of Shadows by Avi took place in the late eighteen hundreds in New York City's during the Civil War. Share your thoughts Complete your review. When learning to take pictures he accidentally takes one of a ghost named Eleanora. Written for ages 9-12, though 9 may be a little young particularly if one is easily frightened, The Seer of Shadows is a thrilling read for those who love a good ghost story. I really enjoyed this book...it was creepy, interesting, and a creative concept. I've heard really good things about Avi and the premise of the book was intriguing so I decided to give it a try. I think maybe if the book had either been longer, with more character and plot development, or shorter, as just a short ghost story, it would have been much more enjoyable. But it didn't have my attention at all times. The setting adds to the suspense of the book. There were also times in the beginning where it seemed DaVinci Code-esque and that turned me off. It's 1872. Please try your request again later. Kind of an interesting view of the whole "spirit photograph" dealio. The story shines through with simple but well-draw characters that invite me to invest in the plight of humans and ghosts alike. Since we’ve enjoyed books and audiobooks by Avi so much, Nick and I picked up another audiobook at the library. Unable to add item to Wish List. Avi. Work Description. If it happened during modern times the issue with the photography would not happen. He continues to see Eleanora, both in images and in life, and she slowly gets closer and closer to the r. Summary: It's October 1872, New York City. Posted on 17/10/2020 in Uncategorized. It's 1872 in New York and Horace Carpetine is working as a photography apprentice. To my disappointment, this book did not help me unlock the esoteric mysteries of the universe, nor did it enlighten me to an elevated state of consciousness, nor did I have visions and speak with the spirits of my ancestors. Great story I would recommend 13 and older to read as it intense at times for anyone younger than 13, as an adult reading I found it entertaining and well written. We've got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. The tone and speed of the story remind me a lot of the Edith Wharton suspense stories that I love so much. 37 Reviews. Also, the final chapter, which is sort of an epilogue, adds another satisfying dimension to the ending. The book The Seer of Shadows follows a boy called Horace Carpentine as he joins Mr.Middleditch a photographer and struggles with what he sees in the images and a dead girl. Had some interesting stuff about old photography. I do want to give away any story plots . I found myself paying particular attention to Avi's chapter endings. Like ending all the early chapters with those super obnoxious, "But I never guessed what would happen next!" Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Avi finds a way to make the reader feel as if he or she is not an observer of the action but a key character themselves. Choice book #3 Quarter #2 The Seer of Shadows by Avi is a historical fiction, and mystery book which takes place in New York. Need another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? The time is 1872. The writing was competent if lack-luster and the plot plodded along. 3.5 stars, A masterfully written novel. Avi takes a look of the supernatural by using a young man who has become a apprentice to a photographer. 3 quotes from The Seer of Shadows: ‘All I can think is that when you torment a person...the soul dies. Ship This Item — Qualifies for Free Shipping Buy Online, Pick up in Store Check Availability at Nearby Stores. A seer isn't a demon, who wrote this bs? He's apprenticed to Enoch Middleditch, a photographer, he thinks of his trade as a scientific art. His other acclaimed titles include The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and Nothing But the Truth, both Newbery Honor Books, and most recently The Seer of Shadows. I would recommend for adults as well . Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. Horace's first real photographs reveal the image of the Von Machts' dead daughter, Eleanora. March 25th 2008 From there you can navigate to the title you are interested in. The characters were very flat and one-dimensional. Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2020. I also disagree with the ending as the two characters that get together are highly unlikely given the prevailing prejudices of the times. I found this newer Avi story in a Little Free Library and thought that I would give it a shot. For a while, I thought the ending would be too predictable. But when wealthy society matron Mrs. Frederick Von Macht orders a photographic portrait, strange things begin to happen. Its about a boy named Horace who lives as an apprentice for Mr.MiddleDitch. I'd highly recommend. The Seer of Shadows is one such ghostly tale, full of shadow and suspense, tragedy and retribution. lines, or the ending that created a new story without an ending. Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2009. And it did end in roughly the way I predicted, but Avi threw in a surprising twist. Welcome back. 2, not terribly well written, rather boring. The Seer of Shadows by Avi took place in the late eighteen hundreds in New York City's during the Civil War. I've wanted to read this book for a few years now, and I hate that I was not overly impressed with it. Takes place in 1872 in New York City. This is a scary but good book... i meen really good!!! To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Not super impressed. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The main idea of the book revolves around the art of photography; the idea includes not just taking the picture but also the developing process, as well. He lives with his family in Colorado. Parts just seemed to drag on as it would lead into other good bits. In fact, she has served multiple Sources, choosing to remain close to the ultimate power. I find the Victorian practice of "spirit photographs" and the experimentation with the photographic process to be fascinating. 3.5, really. In the end I could have lived without a happy ending. He continues to see Eleanora, both in images and in life, and she slowly gets closer and closer to the real world, eventually emerging to wreak revenge on those who caused her to die, the Von Machts. But, hey, I learned a little bit about old fashioned photography, so there's that. The Book was set back in the older days, and he describes everything so perfectly, you can imagine your there. I have not read any of the other books written by the author but am considering them. No last name, just Avi. Joined in friendship, Pegg and Horace soon realize that his photographs are evoking both Eleanora's image and her ghost. Immediately I was on the edge of my seat waiting for a ghost to pop out of the story (and out from under my bed for a bit!). The setting adds to the suspense of the book. Posted at 09:00h in Sin categorizar by 0 Likes. This one is The Seer of Shadows, a novel set just after the Civil War, when slaves had just been freed and photography was still new.The main character, Horace, is apprenticed to a photographer who is lazy and unethical–and looking for shortcuts to make money. The broadest selection of online bookstores. this is the best book I've read so far it was great!!! Refresh and try again. Superb! Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2016. And sometimes when ghosts come back they can be bent on deadly revenge. But, when a whelthy lady orders a picture of her to be put at her daughters grave, Horace's empolyer decides to sell her more then just a picture... a picture with her daparted daughters ghost. New content will be added above the current area of focus upon selection Horace Carpetine believes in science and rationality. I found it to be a delightful story. The writing was competent if lack-luster and the plot plodded along. Immediately I was on the edge of my seat waiting for a ghost to pop out of the story (and out from under my bed for a bit!). A boy apprentice finds that he can capture ghosts in his photographs and finds one particularly angry ghost girl who is out for revenge. The seer of shadows. Select type of book search you would like to make. And it did end in roughly the way I predicted, but Avi threw in a surprising twist. The formula felt forced and didn't flow well. The Seer of Shadows is a horror book. Horace's first real photographs reveal the image of the Von Machts' dead daughter, Eleanora. But it didn't have my attention at all times. Then again, plausibility didn't seem to be a highpoint with this book. Hello Select your address Books Hello, Sign in. Something went wrong. This edition was published in 2009 by Scholastic in New York, NY. But it still wasn't a good written book. Pegg, the Von Machts' black servant girl, then leads him to the truth about who Eleanora really was and how she actually died. The plot moved way too quickly, and the chapter endings seemed cliched. by Avi. She is a magical craftsman and a master at spells and tonics, but only kills when she has to. Avi is the author of more than sixty books, including Crispin: The Cross of Lead, a Newbery Medal winner, and Crispin: At the Edge of the World. © 2008-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The story shines through with simple but well-draw characters that invite me to invest in the plight of humans and. by HarperCollins. Shop now. Horace Carpetine has been apprenticed to a photographer who specializes in ghost photography. I wish it were a little longer, perhaps building more on life in NY in the late 1800s? No Kindle device required. The descriptions are okay, the dialogue decent but the characters have no depth and there just ins't much to this book. Eleanora returns, a vengeful ghost obsessed with punishing those who abused her, and Horace and Pegg must prevent her from murdering those who wronged her. The author's name is Avi. We have new and used copies available, in 4 editions - starting at $0.99. lines, or the ending that created a new story without an ending. Wow. It's easily forgettable and not something I'd pick up again. Sign in to Purchase Instantly. In New York City in 1872, fourteen-year-old Horace, a … Even though I am sure this is a book written for children. It's also, however, a first-rate historical novel, as Horace is a believable, genuine inhabitant of a specific time and place --- New York City in the 1870s. For a while, I thought the ending would be too predictable. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages that interest you. Enter terms or ISBN number you wish to find More Search Options All the same I was attending to my daily chore of sweeping our small front court with its painted sign: To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. It had holes in the plot and wasn't very descriptive. It is definitely safe to say that I am a HUGE fan of Avi's novels. I've wanted to read this book for a few years now, and I hate that I was not overly impressed with it. The Seer of Shadows. View All Available Formats & Editions. The main idea of the book revolves around the art of photography; the idea includes not just taking the picture but also the developing process, as well. Literature circle ed. Horace was raised to belive in science and reason, NOT ghosts and superstitions like that. I love photography and old photographic processes. And no it has nothing to do with the particular age group to which this book was written for. Characterization could have been deeper, the ghosts/belief in them could have been delved into a little more and the climax could have been less rushed, but I thou. Born in 1937, Avi has created many fictional favorites such as, “All I can think is that when you torment a person...the soul dies. While never gruesome, the horror is still present. Wouldn't recommend. At first I was having a hard time with the relationships but as the boy and girl became closer I felt the book got deeper and better. $7.99. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. That seemed unrealistic and didn't fit with the overall anxiety created in the rest of the book. Paperback $ 7.99. We’d love your help. To see what your friends thought of this book. He lives with his family in Colorado. There is so much being touched upon: spiritualism (the religion/practice of studying ghosts and the afterlife), racial issues (Pegg and talk of the abolit. Find all the books, read about the author and more. If you're going to go by just one name (and Avi, at that), then you better be writing some pretty amazing shit. I also disagree with the ending as the two characters that get together are highly unlikely given the prevailing prejudices of the times. ISBN 0060000155, 9780060000158. The setting adds to the suspense of the book. But, i found the story line and the plot very interesting. There is so much being touched upon: spiritualism (the religion/practice of studying ghosts and the afterlife), racial issues (Pegg and talk of the abolitionists) socioeconomic standings, politics in NY in the late 1800s, early photographic practices (which I happily nerded over) there are so many fascinating tidbits that I would have loved to have seen developed further, but a very interesting story nonetheless. Unfortunately, this book let me down a lot. Horace Carpetine does not believe in ghosts. Steven Boyer is the narrator for this audiobook. Parts just seemed to drag on as it would lead into other good bits. I am definitely glad I decided to pick this up when I went to the library the other day. Horace Carpetine believes in science and rationality. I found myself paying particular attention to Avi's chapter endings. The book The Seer of Shadows follows a boy called Horace Carpentine as he joins Mr.Middleditch a photographer and struggles with what he sees in the images and a dead girl. But eventually I thought this book caught on and then didn't stop brining the intense ghostly surprises. That was just great. The suspense and story didn't disappoint at all. ebook. The year is 1872 and Horace Carpetine is the appretice of a photographer. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. So when they are approached by Mrs. I LOVED Avi as a young adult reader - and several of his stories are vivid sparkers of my early passion for reading. The main idea of the book revolves around the art of photography; the idea includes not just taking the picture but also the developing process, as well. I'd highly r, A masterfully written novel. It was written by AVI. His plotting is also excellent. 3.5, really. His other acclaimed titles include The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and Nothing But the Truth, both Newbery Honor Books, and most recently The Seer of Shadows. No last name, just Avi. I LOVED Avi as a young adult reader - and several of his stories are vivid sparkers of my early passion for reading. His plotting is also excellent. The author's name is Avi. This story was engaging, had amazing characters, a fantastic setup, and all-around awesome atmosphere. To my disappointment, this book did not help me unlock the esoteric mysteries of the universe, nor did it enlighten me to an elevated state of consciousness, nor did I have visions and speak with the spirits of my ancestors. I loved the book it was really good.Its about a girl named elenora she dies from getting abandon from the vonmashes they didnt feed her and stuff and they were only watching her and taking care of her because elenora was rich and all they wanted was her money they didnt care if she was sick or anything. 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