Synopses & Reviews
In this powerful sequel to
Obernewtyn, young Elspeth Gordie-possessed of extraordinary mental powers-has united with others Misfits for refuge on the remote mountain keep of Obernewtyn. Yet the threat from the totalitarian Council to their safety is ever present. Their only defense is to work hard to develop their mental powers before an inevitable confrontation.
But when Elspeth is lured off the mountain in a dangerous quest to rescue a powerful Misfit, the fate of the Obernewtyn colony will hang in the balance.
Review
“Carmodys tale of heroism and courage in the face of persecution blends graceful storytelling with appealing characters.”—
Library Journal“Showcases engaging characters, pacing, and plots.”—Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
Since their takeover of Obernewtyn, the secret community of Misfits has flourished, protected by their remoteness. In the midst of plans to rescue a powerful Misfit in a distant part of the Land, it is foreseen by a futureteller that the fate of Obernewtyn is inextricably bound up in their quest.
About the Author
Isobelle Carmody is the eldest of eight children and grew up telling stories to her brothers and sisters to control them while her mother worked. She began the first book in the award winning
Obernewtyn Chronicles when she was 14, and still at high school. The series has gone on to win or be shortlisted for many awards and she won both the prestigious Book of the Year and the coveted Peace Prize for her novel
The Gathering. She has also won numerous awards for her short stories, including the Marcus Clarke award for
The Monster Game and the Aurealis award for the title story to her collection
Green Monkey Dreams. In recent years she has ventured into picture book territory with her graphic novel
Dreamwalker. She lives on the dramatic Great Oean Road in Australia with her daughter and partner, and spends every alternate year in Prague in Central Europe. She is currently working on the final book in the
Obernewtyn Chronicles.