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Ellen Jensen Abbott
Ellen Jensen Abbott thinks that life would be perfect if she could move to the White Mountains of New Hampshire where she grew up. Until she can convince her friends and family to join her, she's content to be writing, teaching English at the Westtown School, and living in West Chester, PA. Her... show more

Ellen Jensen Abbott thinks that life would be perfect if she could move to the White Mountains of New Hampshire where she grew up. Until she can convince her friends and family to join her, she's content to be writing, teaching English at the Westtown School, and living in West Chester, PA. Her debut novel, Watersmeet, was an IRA Young Adult Award Notable Book, and was nominated for YALSA's Teen Top Ten. The sequel, The Centaur's Daughter, is "fast paced and full of romance, suspense, and adventure and handles prejudice and acceptance in thought-provoking ways," according to The School Library Journal.
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Sesana
Sesana rated it 14 years ago
I sort of struggled over how many stars I would give this book, three or four. In the end, I decided to go with three, because I felt like it most accurately described how I ended up feeling about the book.The almost-four-stars of it first: Abbott is obviously a skilled writer. Her descriptions were...
Manga Maniac Cafe
Manga Maniac Cafe rated it 14 years ago
A solid YA fantasy, I liked this read better than Watersmeet, the first book in the series. Could have used more closure, but at least the cliffhanger is not as painful as it could have been. I am very interested to see where the story goes next, and wonder how Abisina will rally the diverse peopl...
Manga Maniac Cafe
Manga Maniac Cafe rated it 15 years ago
Watersmeet is a satisfying fantasy about a girl who must look beyond the wall of intolerance she’s trapped in and embrace the differences in those around her. She must find the courage to stand up for what’s right, and she must battle an ancient evil that has returned to menace the land. Non-stop ...
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