Abhorsen (Old Kingdom #3)

Author: Garth Nix

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  • : $14.99 AUD
  • : 9781743316603
  • : Allen & Unwin
  • : Allen & Unwin
  • : December 2013
  • : 198mm X 128mm
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  • : The Old Kingdom
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  • : English
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Barcode 9781743316603
9781743316603

Description

The long-buried secrets of the Old Kingdom and the Ninth Gate are revealed in the sequel to Sabriel and Lirael.Orannis, the Destroyer, has been freed from its subterranean prison and now seeks to unleash its terrible powers. Only Lirael, Abhorsen-in-Waiting, has any chance of stopping this enemy of all Life. As she and her companions - Sameth, the Disreputable Dog and Mogget - set out on their fated journey, Lirael has no idea of what lies ahead.Only days earlier, Lirael was merely a Second Assistant Librarian. Now, with only a vision from the Clayr to guide her and without the experience of Abhorsen Sabriel and King Touchstone, she must search both Life and Death for some means to defeat the Destroyer. Before it is too late...

Awards

Joint winner for Aurealis Award for Excellence in Fiction: Best Young Adult Novel 2003.

Reviews

'The reader's absorption into the intrigue, magic and dazzling richness of the worlds and characters created by Nix is irresistible pleasure ...' - Australian Review of Books

Author description

Garth Nix is the bestselling author of numerous books including the award-winning fantasy novels Sabriel, Lirael and Abhorsen and the Keys to the Kingdom series.