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ISBN13: 9780061474354
ISBN10: 0061474355
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Sent to a boarding school in Ancelstierre as a young child, Sabriel has had little experience with the random power of Free Magic or the Dead who refuse to stay dead in the Old Kingdom. But during her final semester, her father, the Abhorsen, goes missing, and Sabriel knows she must enter the Old Kingdom to find him. She soon finds companions in Mogget, a cat whose aloof manner barely conceals its malevolent spirit, and Touchstone, a young Charter Mage long imprisoned by magic, now free in body but still trapped by painful memories. As the three travel deep into the Old Kingdom, threats mount on all sides. And every step brings them closer to a battle that will pit them against the true forces of life and death—and bring Sabriel face-to-face with her own destiny.

With Sabriel, the first installment in the Abhorsen trilogy, Garth Nix exploded onto the fantasy scene as a rising star, in a novel that takes readers to a world where the line between the living and the dead isn't always clear—and sometimes disappears altogether.

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Sabriel, daughter of the necromancer Abhorsen, must journey into the mysterious and magical Old Kingdom to rescue her father from the Land of the Dead.

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Nix's spellbinding Abhosen Trilogy takes readers on a brilliant voyage into a land of dark secrets, stupendous magic, and unimaginable danger. These classics are now available in stunning new editions.
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About the Author

Garth Nix grew up in Canberra, Australia. Besides being a full-time writer, he has worked as a sales rep, publicist, editor, marketing communications consultant, literary agent, and part-time soldier. He is the acclaimed author of the internationally bestselling Abhorsen Chronicles: Sabriel, Lirael, and Abhorsen, as well as the story collection Across the Wall and the novels Shade's Children and The Ragwitch.

He currently lives in Sydney, a five-minute walk from Coogee Beach, with his wife, Anna, his sons, Thomas and Edward, and lots of books.

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Teelis, January 30, 2013 (view all comments by Teelis)
There isn't any one thing about this book that I can point to and say "This is what makes it good." The plot is excellent, and I find that the characters are very well done; this is a book that strikes a good balance between being plot-driven and being character-driven. The world and magic system are original, and are appropriately fantastical while also seeming very real. I loved the overall atmosphere of this book, and found pretty much everything about it to be engaging.

The only not-glowing opinion I have of 'Sabriel' is about the romantic subplot; it built up gradually and naturally throughout most of the book and then resolved itself rather abruptly in the end. Didn't detract from the book too much, but just ... seemed out of place.

I'd recommend 'Sabriel' to anyone who likes fantasy, anyone who hasn't read much fantasy but thinks they might like to, and maybe even people who don't like fantasy but would be willing to give it another go.
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davidwmack, January 23, 2010 (view all comments by davidwmack)
Written for the young adult readers but, I think most adult fantasy readers would enjoy this book. Its the first in a trilogy. The magic system in this book is original and creative and really adds to the story. All around, a VERY fresh, creative and enjoyable read. You'll want to read all three for sure!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780061474354
Author:
Nix, Garth
Publisher:
Eos
Author:
by Garth Nix
Subject:
Action & Adventure - General
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Fantasy
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Fantasy
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Subject:
Children s-Science Fiction and Fantasy
Copyright:
2008
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Abhorsen Trilogy
Series Volume:
01
Publication Date:
20080431
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 7
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
8.04x5.30x.89 in. .66 lbs.
Age Level:
12-17
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Product details 336 pages Eos - English 9780061474354 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , Sabriel, daughter of the necromancer Abhorsen, must journey into the mysterious and magical Old Kingdom to rescue her father from the Land of the Dead.
"Synopsis" by , Nix's spellbinding Abhosen Trilogy takes readers on a brilliant voyage into a land of dark secrets, stupendous magic, and unimaginable danger. These classics are now available in stunning new editions.
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