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Green Rider (Green Rider, Bk 1)
Green Rider - Green Rider, Bk 1
Author: Kristen Britain
Karigan G'ladahon has fled from school following a fight which would surely lead to her expulsion. As she makes her way through the deep forest, a galloping horse pounds up to her, its rider impaled by two black-shafted arrows. With his dying breath, he tells her he is a Green Rider, one of the legendary magical messengers of the King, and makes...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780613334716
ISBN-10: 061333471X
Publication Date: 10/2001
Rating:
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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4.5 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Rebound by Sagebrush
Book Type: School Library Binding
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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jai avatar reviewed Green Rider (Green Rider, Bk 1) on + 310 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 16
Reminds me a little bit of Mercedes Lackey's Herald series in that there is a special bond between rider's and their horses. But there is also the element of special magical talents with certain rider pins. This is a fun fantasy novel that I had no problem getting caught up with. My favorite part was when Karigan meets two old ladies in the woods. Exciting adventure. Oh - and there is now a second book (someone reviewed here that they wished there was one): First Rider's Call.
reviewed Green Rider (Green Rider, Bk 1) on + 35 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 11
I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a straight-forward fantasy novel so much! "Green Rider" was well-written and a lot of fun. Plenty of derring-do and high adventure, plus political intrigue and some very charming characters (the Misses Bunchberry and Bayberry, anyone?). A just plain out good read. If you like fantasy at all, you'll like this book!
reviewed Green Rider (Green Rider, Bk 1) on + 6 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
This is the first I have read by this author, and I'll definitely be on the lookout for more. She creates an absolutely plausible fantasy world, and an altogether good read.
reviewed Green Rider (Green Rider, Bk 1) on + 19 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
this book was great.
I could barely put it down as I read it. Time would go by so fast and I would be lost in the world that the author created. Lots of adventure, excitement, magic and rescue. Wish I could find the sequel!
reviewed Green Rider (Green Rider, Bk 1) on + 636 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Surprisingly good! I have had this book, unread and on my shelf, for over 8 years, but it's a good story and certainly thrilling. I was really surprised by how exciting it was. It had some beautifully crafted sentences and there are two more books in the series that I will watch out for - especially since it seems like there may be a romance between the young Rider & the king. The magical background has a lot of potential for more stories too.
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reviewed Green Rider (Green Rider, Bk 1) on + 1568 more book reviews
On her days-long journey home, Karigan trudges through the immense forest called Green Cloak. She is leaving school, or, more accurately, she has been asked to leave because she challenged a noble's child in the practice ring (and won!) As she trudges along, she tries to decide what her future will hold now that school is no longer an option. But before her ponderings can become a plan, a galloping horse nearly knocks her down, the rider impaled by black arrows. The rider is one of the messengers of the king, a Green Rider, and he charges her to carry out his mission for him--the mission that has just killed him . . .
dyrtwulf avatar reviewed Green Rider (Green Rider, Bk 1) on + 3 more book reviews
I first read this book over 15 years ago when I was in high school. I've reread it many times since and truly enjoy it every time :)
It's a little bit boilerplate as far as fantasy goes. Britain is a good writer but not superb. If you take it for what it is- a really good young adult fantasy series -you won't be disappointed!
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Great Book, could not stop reading till I finished.

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