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Awards and Honours
Shapeshifter
• Shortlisted for the 2011 Sunburst Award for Speculative Fiction
• Nominated for 2011 SYRCA Snow Willow Award
• A Tristate YA Review Group Book of Note 2011
• 2010 Resource Links "The Year’s Best"
The Warrior’s Daughter
• Nominated for a 2009-10 Stellar Teen Book Award, BC’s Teen Reader’s Choice Award
• On the Resource Links “Best of the Year 2007” list
• Nominated for a White Pine Award
• Selected as an Ontario Library Association “Top Ten Novels for Young Adults”
• Sunburst Award honorable mention
• Canadian Children’s Book Centre “Best Books for Kids and Teens” list
The Bonemender’s Choice
• On the Resource Links “Best of the Year 2007” list
• On the Canadian Children’s Book Centre “Best Books for Kids and Teens” list
The Bonemender’s Oath
• On the Resource Links "Best of the Year 2006” list
• Nominated for a 2008-9 Stellar Teen Book Award, BC’s Teen Reader’s Choice Award
The Bonemender
• A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age
• Canadian Children’s Book Centre Starred Selection
• International Reading Association Children’s Book Award Notable
• White Pine Award Honour Book
Shapeshifter
• Shortlisted for the 2011 Sunburst Award for Speculative Fiction
• Nominated for 2011 SYRCA Snow Willow Award
• A Tristate YA Review Group Book of Note 2011
• 2010 Resource Links "The Year’s Best"
The Warrior’s Daughter
• Nominated for a 2009-10 Stellar Teen Book Award, BC’s Teen Reader’s Choice Award
• On the Resource Links “Best of the Year 2007” list
• Nominated for a White Pine Award
• Selected as an Ontario Library Association “Top Ten Novels for Young Adults”
• Sunburst Award honorable mention
• Canadian Children’s Book Centre “Best Books for Kids and Teens” list
The Bonemender’s Choice
• On the Resource Links “Best of the Year 2007” list
• On the Canadian Children’s Book Centre “Best Books for Kids and Teens” list
The Bonemender’s Oath
• On the Resource Links "Best of the Year 2006” list
• Nominated for a 2008-9 Stellar Teen Book Award, BC’s Teen Reader’s Choice Award
The Bonemender
• A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age
• Canadian Children’s Book Centre Starred Selection
• International Reading Association Children’s Book Award Notable
• White Pine Award Honour Book
Reviews
Shapeshifter
"The enchantment of Bennett's interpretation of the legend of Sive is a perfect match to her prose which, at times, is as liquid as we imagine
Sive's songs to be."
VOYA
"A wonderful tale, so masterfully told... When I turned the last page, I sighed with pleasure and regret that the story was over."
Maree Anderson, mareeanderson.com
" ... a boldly written, tightly plotted, and hard-edged novel ... The book is unflinching in its emotional effect ..."
Quill & Quire
"Shapeshifter has an awful lot going for it. The story is compelling, the characters involving, the plot twists make sense, and the suspense is
really, really suspenseful."
Paperjam
"The story itself is beautiful and adventure-filled and Bennett's magic transports us ... Bennett's voice here is confident, her direction clear,
she never misses a beat of this rich and gorgeous tale."
January magazine
"I was completely in love with this story from start to finish ... One of my favourite reads all year."
wordpress.com
"A great story, and one I have to praise highly to anyone who enjoys the type of high fantasy which brings out the truly bright and noble in
every station of life."
CM magazine
The Warrior's Daughter
"Holly Bennett's best book yet... full of interesting, three-dimensional characters."
TeensReadToo.com
"... told with insight, compassion and skill... Bennett becomes, book by book, an ever more accomplished writer of fantasy"
Deakin Newsletter
"I was impressed by both the care with which Bennett pays tribute to the compelling mythology of Ireland and also by the zest of the writing
... readers of any age might find this story intriguing."
Resource Links
"Well-told tale of romance, heartache, war and growing up from an author to watch... Rooted in ancient Irish stories... [it] maintains a
wonderful, gentle sense of fantasy. Recommended."
CM Magazine
"This fantasy book has enough adventure to appeal to a wide variety of readers and thus is worthy of inclusion in school libraries."
Library Media Connection
"... Blends myth, history and adventure with intrigue, betrayal, despair and redemption. Luaine is a strong heroine that will appeal to
readers of myth, Celtic and medieval lore."
Puget Sound Council for the Review of Children's Books
The Bonemender's Choice
“Holly Bennett concludes The Bonemender Trilogy in style, with this wonderful novel... Bennett has authored a fast-paced, multilayered
story, which will have readers hooked from the first page.”
Resource Links
"Readers will be happily awaiting new installments in this engaging series. Highly recommended."
CM Magazine
“The third volume in the Bonemender series will not disappoint readers... On top of all the magic, adventure, and deeply intimate family
honor of the previous two books, Bennett layers additional characters and stories that will hook new readers and leave previous fans
wanting more.”
Kliatt
“Fast-paced and absorbing”
Booklist
“gripping and exciting... A great series.”
madjennyflintsmadtales.blogspot.com
“Readers will enjoy this sequel to The Bonemender’s Oath and will quickly become absorbed in a thrilling tale... ”
CM Magazine
The Bonemender's Oath
"[Holly Bennett's] prose is elegant and her insight into her characters' thoughts and hearts is moving and delightful. Excellent."
Resource Links
"engaging characters, suspense, a subtle dose of humor and wonderfully descriptive tones... with strong ties to honor, love, family and
friendship."
Kliatt
"a powerful story that will grab the reader's attention and refuse to let go... a highly recommended read."
Teensreadtoo.com
"Readers get a satisfying conclusion to the story... Bennett shows how patience and compassion can bridge cultural barriers... "
VOYA
"Readers will find it hard to put the book down... Readers who enjoyed the first book in this high fantasy series will take pleasure in this
exciting sequel." "Highly Recommended."
CM Magazine
"... an engaging and enjoyable read... "
Canadian Book Review Annual
The Bonemender
"Bennett has created a new world with people (and elves) who have problems, flaws, and heart. Gabrielle is a wonderfully
strong young woman who defies convention as she is not content to simply be a royal princess. Bennett is definitely a fantasy writer to
watch."
School Library Journal
"... a truly beautiful story that will stay in your mind well after the last page has been read."
Canadian Children's Book News
"... many twists and surprises to keep readers turning the pages and awaiting the sequel."
Kliatt
"Bennett crafts a well-written and engaging first novel with multidimensional characters, sure to be enjoyed by fantasy lovers."
VOYA
"This is one compelling book... Parents and kids will both be talking about 'The Bonemender,' for sure."
CD Syndicated
"... this first novel by Holly Bennett is well-written and fast-paced. It will appeal to teenaged readers who are looking for a good story in the
fantasy genre."
Resource Links
"Totally engaging, and peopled with interesting and engaging characters, The Bonemender is a strongly told, highly readable, and very
enjoyable fantasy."
Deakin Newsletter
"... a captivating fantasy tale that delivers warm, believable characters who continue to develop throughout the book. . . Readers will no
doubt anxiously await the sequel... " "Highly Recommended."
CM Magazine
Shapeshifter
"The enchantment of Bennett's interpretation of the legend of Sive is a perfect match to her prose which, at times, is as liquid as we imagine
Sive's songs to be."
VOYA
"A wonderful tale, so masterfully told... When I turned the last page, I sighed with pleasure and regret that the story was over."
Maree Anderson, mareeanderson.com
" ... a boldly written, tightly plotted, and hard-edged novel ... The book is unflinching in its emotional effect ..."
Quill & Quire
"Shapeshifter has an awful lot going for it. The story is compelling, the characters involving, the plot twists make sense, and the suspense is
really, really suspenseful."
Paperjam
"The story itself is beautiful and adventure-filled and Bennett's magic transports us ... Bennett's voice here is confident, her direction clear,
she never misses a beat of this rich and gorgeous tale."
January magazine
"I was completely in love with this story from start to finish ... One of my favourite reads all year."
wordpress.com
"A great story, and one I have to praise highly to anyone who enjoys the type of high fantasy which brings out the truly bright and noble in
every station of life."
CM magazine
The Warrior's Daughter
"Holly Bennett's best book yet... full of interesting, three-dimensional characters."
TeensReadToo.com
"... told with insight, compassion and skill... Bennett becomes, book by book, an ever more accomplished writer of fantasy"
Deakin Newsletter
"I was impressed by both the care with which Bennett pays tribute to the compelling mythology of Ireland and also by the zest of the writing
... readers of any age might find this story intriguing."
Resource Links
"Well-told tale of romance, heartache, war and growing up from an author to watch... Rooted in ancient Irish stories... [it] maintains a
wonderful, gentle sense of fantasy. Recommended."
CM Magazine
"This fantasy book has enough adventure to appeal to a wide variety of readers and thus is worthy of inclusion in school libraries."
Library Media Connection
"... Blends myth, history and adventure with intrigue, betrayal, despair and redemption. Luaine is a strong heroine that will appeal to
readers of myth, Celtic and medieval lore."
Puget Sound Council for the Review of Children's Books
The Bonemender's Choice
“Holly Bennett concludes The Bonemender Trilogy in style, with this wonderful novel... Bennett has authored a fast-paced, multilayered
story, which will have readers hooked from the first page.”
Resource Links
"Readers will be happily awaiting new installments in this engaging series. Highly recommended."
CM Magazine
“The third volume in the Bonemender series will not disappoint readers... On top of all the magic, adventure, and deeply intimate family
honor of the previous two books, Bennett layers additional characters and stories that will hook new readers and leave previous fans
wanting more.”
Kliatt
“Fast-paced and absorbing”
Booklist
“gripping and exciting... A great series.”
madjennyflintsmadtales.blogspot.com
“Readers will enjoy this sequel to The Bonemender’s Oath and will quickly become absorbed in a thrilling tale... ”
CM Magazine
The Bonemender's Oath
"[Holly Bennett's] prose is elegant and her insight into her characters' thoughts and hearts is moving and delightful. Excellent."
Resource Links
"engaging characters, suspense, a subtle dose of humor and wonderfully descriptive tones... with strong ties to honor, love, family and
friendship."
Kliatt
"a powerful story that will grab the reader's attention and refuse to let go... a highly recommended read."
Teensreadtoo.com
"Readers get a satisfying conclusion to the story... Bennett shows how patience and compassion can bridge cultural barriers... "
VOYA
"Readers will find it hard to put the book down... Readers who enjoyed the first book in this high fantasy series will take pleasure in this
exciting sequel." "Highly Recommended."
CM Magazine
"... an engaging and enjoyable read... "
Canadian Book Review Annual
The Bonemender
"Bennett has created a new world with people (and elves) who have problems, flaws, and heart. Gabrielle is a wonderfully
strong young woman who defies convention as she is not content to simply be a royal princess. Bennett is definitely a fantasy writer to
watch."
School Library Journal
"... a truly beautiful story that will stay in your mind well after the last page has been read."
Canadian Children's Book News
"... many twists and surprises to keep readers turning the pages and awaiting the sequel."
Kliatt
"Bennett crafts a well-written and engaging first novel with multidimensional characters, sure to be enjoyed by fantasy lovers."
VOYA
"This is one compelling book... Parents and kids will both be talking about 'The Bonemender,' for sure."
CD Syndicated
"... this first novel by Holly Bennett is well-written and fast-paced. It will appeal to teenaged readers who are looking for a good story in the
fantasy genre."
Resource Links
"Totally engaging, and peopled with interesting and engaging characters, The Bonemender is a strongly told, highly readable, and very
enjoyable fantasy."
Deakin Newsletter
"... a captivating fantasy tale that delivers warm, believable characters who continue to develop throughout the book. . . Readers will no
doubt anxiously await the sequel... " "Highly Recommended."
CM Magazine