A Tangle of Gold (The Colors of Madeleine Series #3)

by Jaclyn Moriarty

Overview

Cello is in crisis. Princess Ko's deception of her people has emerged and the Kingdom is outraged; the Jagged Edge Elite have taken control, placing the Princess and two members of the Royal Youth Alliance under arrest and ordering their execution; the King's attempts to negotiate their release have failed; Color storms are rampant; and nobody has heard the Cello wind blowing in months. Meanwhile, Madeleine fears she's about to lose the Kingdom of Cello forever. Plans are in place to bring the remaining Royals home, and after that, all communication between Cello and the World will cease. That means she'll also lose Elliot, now back in Cello and being held captive by a branch of Hostiles. And there's nothing he can do to help his friends unless he can escape the Hostile compound. Worlds apart and with time running out, Madeleine and Elliot find themselves on a collision course to save the Kingdom they love, and maybe even save each other.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780545777353
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	03/29/2016
Series:	Colors of Madeleine Series , #3
Sold by:	Scholastic, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	480
File size:	12 MB
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Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

About the Author

Jaclyn Moriarty grew up in Sydney, Australia, with four sisters (including author Liane Moriarty), one brother, two dogs, and twelve chickens. She studied law at the University of Sydney, Yale, and Cambridge, and worked as an entertainment lawyer before she wrote the Ashbury High novels, including The Year of Secret Assignments, The Murder of Bindy Mackenzie, and The Ghosts of Ashbury High. She still lives in Sydney, with her little boy, Charlie.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for A Corner of White

A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book
A Kirkus Best Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A Horn Book Fanfare Book
A Los Angeles Public Library Best Teen Book of the Year

*"Quirky, charming, funny, sad: another winner from this always-surprising author." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

*"Irresistible characters help readers navigate a tantalizingly complex plot that will leave them eagerly awaiting the next book." -- Horn Book, starred review

*"Lovely fantasy." -- School Library Journal, starred review

*"[A] genre-blending feat of stylistic energy." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review

"A marvelous novel -- in every sense of the word -- with all the qualities of a literary classic. Just like the letters exchanged between the main characters, A Corner of White slips through a previously unnoticed crack in the reader's heart and changes everything." -- Deborah Harkness, author of A Discovery of Witches

"An absolute delight of a novel: strange yet familiar, whimsical yet real, beautifully written and completely captivating. I can't wait for the sequel!" -- Garth Nix, author of The Abhorsen Trilogy

"Supremely original, smart, and delightful, this treasure of a book will appeal to readers of both realistic fiction and fantasy." -- Rachel Cohn, author of Beta

"Jaclyn Moriarty makes me laugh, hysterically -- and cry, unexpectedly. A Corner of White is a startlingly original fantasy, a moving story of human resilience -- and a structural triumph." -- E. Lockhart, author of The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks and The Boyfriend List

Praise for The Cracks in the Kingdom

*"Madcap, whimsical, smart and even heartbreaking... Even better than the first." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

*"Readers will be clamoring for the next title after the thrilling yet satisfying conclusion." -- School Library Journal, starred review

*"The characters' desperate yearning for absent loved ones adds emotional depth to the story, which is full of clever invention and intrigue, excellent surprises (readers will kick themselves for not spotting one of the missing persons earlier), and all the sophisticated wit Moriarty's fans expect. This wholly engrossing book outdoes the first -- not an easy task." -- Horn Book, starred review

"[An] odd, charming blend of fantasy, quirky humor, attractive geeky teens, and genuine compassion for those who have lost their health, family, or identity... Moriarty's magical kingdom boasts a rich and creative history, and her matter-of-fact and logically detailed narrative tone will appeal to Harry Potter fans." -- Booklist

From the Publisher

In this final book in the trilogy of “The Colors of Madeleine,” Madeleine tries to save the Kingdom of Cello with Elliot’s help. However, a dangerous branch of Hostiles hold Elliot captive, as they want to take over the monarchy that he, Madeleine, and the Royal Youth Alliance built. Meanwhile, residents of Cello are upset that Princess Ko deceived them. As a result, she is under arrest and her execution has been ordered. Readers who enjoy reading fantasy will take pleasure in this book. They will relish the imaginative, exciting, and inspiring story. While the many individual characters, groups of people, and various locations may be difficult to keep track of, reading the trilogy in order will help readers understand the plot, individual characters, and groups of people better. Additionally, American readers may be unfamiliar with some of the terms as the book is written by an Australian author, but they are minimally used and do not impact the story. Reviewer: Tina Chan; Ages 14 up.

Children's Literature - Tina Chan

★ 05/01/2016
Gr 6–9—Moriarty ably wraps up the many plot threads woven through this concluding volume. Elliot and his father, reunited at the end of The Cracks in the Kingdom, are brought back to the magical kingdom of Cello, and it seems Madeleine's involvement with the parallel world has come to an end. But worsening nosebleeds and visions of another century plague Madeleine, while back in Cello, Elliot is being held captive by a dangerous group who want to overthrow the monarchy Elliot, Madeleine, and the Royal Youth Alliance have been working so hard to restore. This tale concurrently presents a multitude of stories in three settings (Madeleine's world, Elliot's hometown, and Elliot's Hostile prison), and teens may feel overwhelmed by the large cast, multiple locations, and intertwining plotlines. Yet despite the complexity, the story works, zigging and zagging in pleasantly surprising ways. The magic continues to be refreshingly inventive, and the world-building is so precise readers will easily picture the lands of Cello in their minds. Elliot and Madeleine are characters to cherish. The sweetly satisfying conclusion will leave fans with a smile. VERDICT This final installment will garner even more followers for the inventive, exciting series.—Elisabeth Gattullo Marrocolla, Darien Library, CT

School Library Journal

★ 2015-12-08
A grand finale to a grand adventure, complete with truly startling revelations. Elliot and Madeleine have come a long way from that first exchange of letters through a crack in a parking meter (and also time and space). Moriarty amps the tension and stakes higher with each volume. Here, the action and cast of characters move to Cello, a brilliantly imagined alternate world that is both like and unlike the world Madeleine and readers know. Peculiar dialogue (particularly Samuel's Olde Quainte accent and Ko's strange verbal constructions), just-right quirkiness, non sequiturs that are in fact all critical moments of connection, alchemy, and of course Isaac Newton: in any other hands, this might be a disaster, especially as the whimsy is cut with moments of genuine pathos and serious issues (Holly's health, Belle's mother). As Madeleine, Elliot, and Keira (the Royal Youth Alliance member from Jagged Edge) join with a host of motley others to save Cello, it's hard not to draw parallels to our own world—climate disaster (here in the form of raging color storms); political unrest; cutthroat anti-government groups—but Moriarty infuses the chaos with hope. Love, connection, and clear sight can save Cello, and perhaps the World. Colorful and madcap, a veritable "whirlshine" of sparkle, with a side of tears: deeply satisfying, perfectly ended. (Fantasy. 12 & up)

Kirkus Reviews