Abhorsen: 3 - Brossura

Nix, Garth

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ISBN 10: 0062315579 ISBN 13: 9780062315571

Casa editrice: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 2014

Riassunto

The apocalyptic conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Abhorsen series—an epic fantasy experience not to be missed.

The Abhorsen Sabriel and King Touchstone are missing, leaving only Lirael—newly come into her inheritance as the Abhorsen-in-Waiting—to stop the Destroyer. If Orannis's unspeakable powers are unleashed, it will mean the end of all Life. With only a vision from the Clayr to guide her, and the help of her companions, Sam, the Disreputable Dog, and Mogget, Lirael must search in both Life and Death for some means to defeat the evil destructor—before it is too late. . . .

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Recensione:

“A riveting conclusion to a powerful fantasy.” (Locus)

“Breathtaking, bittersweet, and utterly unforgettable.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))

“At once an allegory regarding war and peace and a testament to friendship, this is thought-provoking fantasy.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))

“A brilliant mix of subtlety and tension, darkness and light. Nix’s Old Kingdom is a world as fully realized as Narnia or Cittagazze.” (VOYA)

“More than three hundred pages of breathless chases, near escapes, and intense confrontations. Nix’s intricately imagined fantasy world is peopled by complex players worthy of both their dramatic backdrops and their moral dilemmas.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books)

Praise for Lirael: “Riveting.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))

“What makes Lirael a delight is the magic that Nix brings to his story and to his characters.” (Locus)

“Startling subplots abound and keep the pages turning.” (Publishers Weekly)

Praise for Sabriel: “Rich, complex, involving, hard to put down, this first novel is excellent high fantasy.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))

“The action charges along at a gallop-a page turner for sure.” (ALA Booklist (starred review))

L'autore:

Garth Nix is a New York Times bestselling novelist and has been a full-time writer since 2001, but has also worked as a literary agent, marketing consultant, book editor, book publicist, book sales representative, bookseller, and as a part-time soldier in the Australian Army Reserve.

Garth’s many books include the Old Kingdom fantasy series, beginning with Sabriel and continuing to Goldenhand; the sci-fi novels Shade’s Children and A Confusion of Princes; the Regency romance with magic Newt’s Emerald; and novels for children including The Ragwitch, the Seventh Tower series, the Keys to the Kingdom series, and Frogkisser!, which is now in development as a feature film with Fox Animation/Blue Sky Studios. Garth has written numerous short stories, some of which are collected in Across the Wall and To Hold the Bridge. He has also cowritten several children’s book series with Sean Williams, including TroubleTwisters and Have Sword, Will Travel.

More than six million copies of his books have been sold around the world and his work has been translated into forty-two languages. You can find him online at www.garthnix.com.

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• Editore: Harpercollins Childrens Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0062315579
• ISBN 13: 9780062315571
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 340