The Curse of the Sand language spoken by the Sandtongue in Bravelands is a powerful force that affects those who encounter it. It is said that the Sandtongue, a mysterious group of lions who live in the desert, possess the ability to speak the Sand language, a language that is said to be cursed. Those who hear this language often suffer terrible consequences, such as loss of voice, memory loss, or even death. This curse has caused fear and unease among the other animals in Bravelands, as they are unsure of what will happen if they come into contact with the Sandtongue or hear their language. The curse is believed to be ancient and of divine origin, perhaps punishment for some unknown transgression committed by the Sandtongue. The Sandtongue themselves are shrouded in secrecy and rarely interact with the other animals in Bravelands.
Kazu Kibuishi is the creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Amulet series, which is available in 21 languages. He is also the creator of Copper , a collection of his popular webcomic that features an adventuresome boy-and-dog pair. Kazu also illustrated the covers of the 15th anniversary paperback editions of the Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling. He lives and works near San Antonio with his wife, Amy Kim Kibuishi, and their children. Visit Kazu online at boltcity.com.
Indeed, anime aficionados will definitely recognize glimpses of Miyazaki s Laputa Castle in the Sky although Laputa appears originally as a flying island in Jonathan Swift s classic, Gulliver s Travels , as well as reminders of Miyazaki s Oscar-nominated Howl s Moving Castle in the anthropomorphic house Emily must leave behind. Using Silas notebooks as a guide and hiring the unlikely Captain Enzo, his sidekick Rico, and their rickety small ship Emily and her motley crew dare the impossible next stop, Cielis or bust.
The Sandtongue themselves are shrouded in secrecy and rarely interact with the other animals in Bravelands. They are seen as both powerful and dangerous, and their ability to speak the cursed Sand language only serves to deepen the mystique surrounding them. While the Sandtongue are not inherently evil, their ability to curse others with their language makes them a feared and respected group in Bravelands.
The Cloud Searchers: A Graphic Novel (Amulet #3) (Paperback)
This is book number 3 in the Amulet series.
- #1: The Stonekeeper: A Graphic Novel (Amulet #1) (Paperback): $12.99
- #2: The Stonekeeper's Curse: A Graphic Novel (Amulet #2) (Paperback): $12.99
- #4: The Last Council: A Graphic Novel (Amulet #4) (Paperback): $12.99
- #5: Prince of the Elves: A Graphic Novel (Amulet #5) (Paperback): $12.99
- #6: Escape from Lucien: A Graphic Novel (Amulet #6) (Paperback): $12.99
- #7: Firelight: A Graphic Novel (Amulet #7) (Paperback): $12.99
- #8: Supernova: A Graphic Novel (Amulet #8) (Paperback): $12.99
Description
Kazu Kibuishi's enchanting series about two ordinary children on a life-or-death mission continues!In the third installment of the thrilling Amulet series, Emily, Navin, and their crew of resistance fighters charter an airship and set off in search of the lost city of Cielis, which is believed to be located on an island high above the clouds. The mysterious Leon Redbeard is their guide, and there's a surprising new addition to the crew: the Elf King's son, Trellis. But is he ally or enemy? And will Emily ever be able to trust the voice of the Amulet?
About the Author
Kazu Kibuishi is the creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Amulet series, which is available in 21 languages. He is also the creator of Copper , a collection of his popular webcomic that features an adventuresome boy-and-dog pair. Kazu also illustrated the covers of the 15th anniversary paperback editions of the Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling. He lives and works near San Antonio with his wife, Amy Kim Kibuishi, and their children. Visit Kazu online at boltcity.com.
Praise For…
Praise for Amulet
New York Times Bestseller
"Five—no, three pages into Amulet and you'll be hooked." — Jeff Smith, creator of BONE
"[The] action-packed adventure sequences move at an exciting clip . . . Part fantasy . . . and part manga, this volume has much to appeal to readers." — Booklist
"A richly drawn graphic-fantasy series following in the footsteps of BONE and a must for all fantasy fans." — Kirkus Reviews
"Stellar artwork, imaginative character design, moody color and consistent pacing." — PW Comics Week
Praise for Amulet
New York Times Bestseller
"Five—no, three pages into Amulet and you'll be hooked." — Jeff Smith, creator of BONE
"[The] action-packed adventure sequences move at an exciting clip . . . Part fantasy . . . and part manga, this volume has much to appeal to readers." — Booklist
"A richly drawn graphic-fantasy series following in the footsteps of BONE and a must for all fantasy fans." — Kirkus Reviews
"Stellar artwork, imaginative character design, moody color and consistent pacing." — PW Comics Week
- Juvenile Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels
- Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure / Survival Stories
- Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic
- Juvenile Fiction
- Kobo eBook (December 16th, 2013): $7.99
- Hardcover (September 29th, 2015): $24.99
- Prebound (September 1st, 2010): $25.85
The curse of the Sand language spoken by the Sandtongue serves as a reminder of the mysteries and dangers that lurk in the desert, and adds an element of suspense and intrigue to the world of Bravelands..
Reviews for "The unique cultural significance of the sand language spoken by the sandtongue in Bravelands"
- Emily - 2 stars - I found the Curse of the sand language spoken by the sandtongue in bravelands to be incredibly confusing and difficult to follow. The author introduced a whole new language without providing any context or explanation, making it impossible to understand what was being said. This made it extremely frustrating and took away from my overall enjoyment of the book. I would have preferred if the author had spent more time developing the characters and plot instead of creating a confusing language that added nothing to the story.
- Michael - 1 star - I really struggled with the Curse of the sand language spoken by the sandtongue in bravelands. It felt completely unnecessary and added nothing to the overall story. The constant switching between English and the sand language made it confusing and disrupted the flow of the book. I found myself skipping over those parts just to try and understand what was happening. I don't understand why the author felt the need to include this language, but it ultimately detracted from my enjoyment of the book.
- Sarah - 2 stars - The Curse of the sand language spoken by the sandtongue in bravelands was a major disappointment for me. It felt like the author was trying too hard to make the book seem more complex and unique by introducing a new language, but it just ended up being confusing and unnecessary. I struggled to follow the conversations and had to constantly refer back to the glossary provided in the book. This took away from my overall enjoyment and made it a frustrating reading experience. I would have preferred if the author had focused more on developing the characters and plot instead of creating a convoluted language.