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Critical reception for ''Blackbriar'' has been positive, with [[Kirkus Reviews]] calling it "perfectly eerie".<ref>[https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/william-sleator-2/blackbriar/ Blackbriar] Kirkus Reviews</ref> |
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The book was reviewed in 1986<ref>Grayson, Ashley Darlington (December 1986). [http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/title.cgi?1153028 Review of: Blackbriar]. Fantasy Review. Accessed April 2012.</ref> and 1988.<ref>Scott Card, Orson (August 1988). [http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/title.cgi?861199 Review of: Blackbriar] Fantasy & Science Fiction Magazine. Accessed April 2012.</ref> [[Orson Scott Card]], Hugo Nebula sci-fi writer, praises the book.{{citation needed|date=April 2012}} |
The book was reviewed in 1986<ref>Grayson, Ashley Darlington (December 1986). [http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/title.cgi?1153028 Review of: Blackbriar]. Fantasy Review. Accessed April 2012.</ref> and 1988.<ref>Scott Card, Orson (August 1988). [http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/title.cgi?861199 Review of: Blackbriar] Fantasy & Science Fiction Magazine. Accessed April 2012.</ref> [[Orson Scott Card]], Hugo Nebula sci-fi writer, praises the book.{{citation needed|date=April 2012}} |
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| Author | William Sleator |
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| Language | English |
| Publication place | USA |
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Blackbriar is a 1972 supernatural young adult coming-of-age novel by William Sleator and was Sleator's first young adult novel. The book has been translated into German as Das Geisterhaus and into Danish as Det forheksede hus.
Plot
Blackbriar follows the character of Danny as he attempts to uncover the mysteries of his new home. Formerly abandoned, the local residents refuse to speak about the old cottage of Blackbriar. As Danny dreams of witches, fire, and maniacal laughter, he begins to discover that strange dreams might be the least of his worries.
Reception
Critical reception for Blackbriar has been positive, with Kirkus Reviews calling it "perfectly eerie".[1]
The book was reviewed in 1986[2] and 1988.[3] Orson Scott Card, Hugo Nebula sci-fi writer, praises the book.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Blackbriar Kirkus Reviews
- ^ Grayson, Ashley Darlington (December 1986). Review of: Blackbriar. Fantasy Review. Accessed April 2012.
- ^ Scott Card, Orson (August 1988). Review of: Blackbriar Fantasy & Science Fiction Magazine. Accessed April 2012.