Bristling with wit, mimus is a gripping and suspenseful saga of medieval deception and cunning. Find books like mimus from the worlds largest community of readers. Mimus by lilli thal pdf free download ebook books library. Mimus book by lilli thal half price books marketplace. If you like realistic, actionoriented medieval pieces, you should like mimus, a wellresearched book by lilli thal. Listening library, an imprint of the random house audio publishing group. Mimus has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Mimus audiobook by lilli thal 9780739355640 rakuten kobo. The jokes never reach the point where they feel forced or vicious like sometimes happened in douglas adamss books.
Mimus by lilli thal and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Discover book depositorys huge selection of lilli thal books online. Translated from thal s native german by john brownjohn, mimus is a prodigious tale of a young prince who is forced to become a fool when tricked by his fathers old enemy, king theodo. King philip is meeting his archenemy, king theodo, to sign a peace treaty. The author lilli thal has a great writing style that. Lilli thal books list of books by author lilli thal thriftbooks. Translated from thals native german by john brownjohn, mimus is a prodigious tale of a young prince who is forced to become a fool when tricked by his fathers old enemy, king theodo. Prince florin races to join his father at the joyous banquet in the court of their former enemy, but.
If you have holds on the shelf, they will be held for an extra 14 days. Shortlisted for the prestigious german youth literature prize. Buy mimus reprint by thal, lilli, brownjohn, john isbn. Its also one of the best comedy books ive ever read because the humor is ubiquitous, clever, and subtle. Imagine if your fathers greatest enemy, a neighboring. This one started out a little thicker than i normally like. All wcpl locations are closed through march 27, 2020. Mimus is as luminous and entertaining as cornelia funkes thief lord or inkheart, yet lilli thal has created a dramatic and spellbinding universe all her own. If you get a particularly sly smile on your face at the idea of jesters, then you should love this book. John brownjohn tricked by the enemy, the king of moltavia is imprisoned along with his son, prince florin, who must find a way save himself, his father, and his kingdom after he is forced into an apprenticeship. I dont mean thick by the story being almost 400 pages long. Mimus by john brownjohn and lilli thal 2005, hardcover.
Listen to mimus by lilli thal available from rakuten kobo. Mimus audiobook free mimus audible books free download written by. Congratulations to lilli thal on her first place gold win in the 2005 foreword magazines book of the year awards. Mimus audiobook free mimus audible books free download. Who knew a boy wizard and his djinni could be so much fun. Soon, 12yearold prince florin is lured to the castle, where the same horror awaits him.
Lilli thal books list of books by author lilli thal. But king philip and his men are tricked and consigned to the squalid dungeons of king. Lilli thal wrote mimus, which can be purchased at a lower price at. Its a tale of warring kingdoms, lowly court jesters, and above all, a boys ability to triumph over impossible adversity. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The language was a little stiff, which i blame on the book being a translation, but in some scenes it worked to give a nicely medieval feel. John brownjohn who both translated and probably inspired a character in the golden hamster. During this time you will not be able to place new holds on physical materials. Mimus is as luminous and entertaining as cornelia funkes thief lord or i.
Great writing, superb characters, intriguing story line, wonderfully dry humor, and a page turner no matter which of the three books you are on. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. German author lilli thal makes her stateside debut with mimus, an outstanding medieval fantasy for all ages. Prince florin races to join his father at the joyous banquet in the court of their former enemy, but is greeted by betrayal. A gripping medieval adventure story, bristling with sparkling wit and highly acclaimed in germany for its almost unbearable suspense. Mimus by lilli thal 2005, paperback for sale online ebay. A gripping medieval adventure story, bristling with sparkling wit. The author lilli thal has a great writing style that uses the setting to show the reader that the setting has effects on the characters choices and tones throughout the story. I dont mean thick by the story being almost 400 pages long, i mean thick by the amount of information that is thrown at you. It was shortlisted for the prestigious german youth literature prize. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Editions of mimus by lilli thal goodreads share book. Germanborn in 1960, thal was educated in medieval history, information technology, and multimedia before beginning her freelance writi.
Mimus by lilli thal is one of the greatest standalone books ive ever read. But king philip and his men are tricked and consigned to the squalid dungeons of king theodos castle. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Read by the stupendous maxwell caulfield, mimus is the tale of the young prince who gets subjected to the low embarrassing position of court jester. Translated from thal s native german by john brownjohn, mimus is a prodigious tale of a young prince who is forced to become a. The dark middle ages jump to life in blazing color in this world of adventure and.
Mimus is a great medieval fantasy novel that would have readers reread to fully understand the story of mimus. Belonging to the kingdom of moltovia, florin is the young prince who has grown up on tales of the war between moltovia and its neighboring kingdom, vinland. Mimus this one started out a little thicker than i normally like. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Fool by christopher moore, mimus by lilli thal, prince of fools by philip caveney, the trickster.
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