The Shibboleth
Appearance
Author | John Hornor Jacobs |
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Language | English |
Genre | Young Adult novel |
Published | 2014 (Carolrhoda Lab) |
Publication place | USA |
Media type | Print (paperback) |
Pages | 393 |
ISBN | 9780761390084 |
OCLC | 835951288 |
Preceded by | The Twelve-Fingered Boy |
Followed by | The Conformity |
The Shibboleth is a 2014 young adult's novel by John Hornor Jacobs. It continues the story of teenagers, Shreve Cannon, and Jack Graves, who have psychic abilities.
Reception
A starred review in Booklist wrote "This is a dyed-in-the-wool middle book—filled with training, planning, and sinister omens, its chief achievement is to foment excitement for the finale.",[1] while Kirkus Reviews wrote "Jacobs’ sequel reads as a series of elongated plot twists that need to move his lead character from one place to the next, usually some kind of prison: Entrapment is key.".[2]
The Shibboleth has also been reviewed by School Library Journal,[3] Horn Book Guides[4] and Voice of Youth Advocates.[5]
References
- ^ "The Shibboleth". Booklist. American Library Association. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ "The Shibboleth". Kirkus Reviews. Kirkus Media LLC. December 11, 2013. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ "The Shibboleth". School Library Journal. Media Source Inc. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
Jacobs's writing is engaging, and the novel contains realistic, mature language. The cliff-hanger ending will leave readers eager to find out Shreve's role in defeating the Entity as it awakens.
- ^ "The Shibboleth". Horn Book Guides. Media Source Inc. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
The sheer weirdness of it all will captivate readers and involve them in a memorable second installment that nicely sets up what's sure to be a dramatic conclusion.
- ^ "The Shibboleth". Voice of Youth Advocates. E L Kurdyla Publishing LLC. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
This novel is a superb telling of what it means to be different, existing physically and mentally on the outskirts of society. Jacobs is a master of the supernatural story, leading readers along dark and winding paths containing secrets, evil, and unimaginable power.