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Finnikin of the Rock (Lumatere Chronicles) Melina Marchetta
Publisher: Candlewick

A lifelong, dedicated fantasy reader, finnikin froi quintana After writing realistic contemporary fiction for years you transitioned to fantasy in a big way with the Lumatere Chronicles. Posted by fablecroft Finnikin of the Rock was shortlisted in the 2009 CBCA Older Reader category and won the Aurealis Award for best YA speculative fiction novel. Finnikin Of The Rock is the first in the Lumatere Chronicles, Melina Marchetta's venture into fantasy. SERIES: Lumatere Chronicles, #1. At the age of nine, Finnikin is warned by the gods that he must sacrifice a pound of flesh to save his kingdom. 3 Responses to "Finnikin of the Rock (The Lumatere Chronicles)". And then came Finnikin of the Rock and I was basically head over heels in love, not to mention in awe of her ability to move so seamlessly from contemporary fiction to epic fantasy. I'd read great reviews of The Lumatere Chronicles by Melina Marchetta, but two other librarians I work with gave it a big thumbs down, so I had to investigate for myself. 28 of 29 people found the following review helpful. Monster Of Books says: May 21, 2013 at 6:37 am. Ten years ago, tragedy and betrayal destroyed the kingdom of Lumatere. It was breathtakingly real and raw, albeit fantasy. Haven't read book 3 yet because it's not out! The Lumatere Chronicles by Melina Marchetta. Finnikin of the Rock - Melina Marchetta - Google Books Review: Finnikin of the Rock (Lumatere Chronicles #1). We entered Melina Marchetta's Skuldenore and the world of the 'Lumatere Chronicles' through Finnikin of the Rock. What story elements brought you to the fantasy genre (i.e., was it plot?