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Abhorsen
by Garth Nix
ISBN: 0060278250
ISBN-13: 9780060278250
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
In this conclusion to the trilogy begun in the popular fantasy work LIRAEL, King Touchstone and Sabriel face the threat of assassination and Lirael begins her training as the new Abhorsen-in-Waiting.
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"At once an allegory regarding war and peace and a testament to friendship, this thought-provoking fantasy also resolves the true identities of the popular Dog and Mogget characters-and suggests that Nix may still have more tricks up his sleeve."
-- Publishers Weekly
"Terror, courage, bitterness, love, desperation, and sacrifice all swirl together in an apocalyptic climax that pits both Life and Death together against the destruction of everything. Even as Nix neatly ties off all the dangling plot threads, he hints that there are plenty of stories left to tell about the Old Kingdom. This one is breathtaking, bittersweet, and utterly unforgettable."
-- Kirkus
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
Published date: 2003
Edition: 1th edition
Size: 6.25 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 1.4 pounds
Ages: 7 to 9
Pages: 304
Synopses
Abhorsen-In-Waiting Lirael and Prince Sameth, a Wallmaker, must confront and bind the evil spirit Oranis before it can destroy all life.
Publisher's Notes
The Ninth was strong and fought with might, But lone Orannis was put out of the light, Broken in two and buried under hill, Forever to lie there, wishing us ill.
So says the song. But Orannis, the Destroyer, is no longer buried under hill. It has been freed from its subterranean prison and now seeks to escape the silver hemispheres, the final barrier to the unleashing of its terrible powers.
Only Lirael, newly come into her inheritance as the Abhorsen-in-Waiting, has any chance of stopping the Destroyer. She and her companions -- Sam, the Disreputable Dog, and Mogget -- have to take that chance. For the Destroyer is the enemy of all Life, and it must be stopped, though Lirael does not know how.
To make matters worse, Sam's best friend, Nick, is helping the Destroyer, as are the necromancer Hedge and the Greater Dead Chlorr, and there has been no word from the Abhorsen Sabriel or King Touchstone.
Everything depends upon Lirael. A heavy, perhaps even impossible burden for a young woman who just days ago was merely a Second Assistant Librarian. With only a vision from the Clayr to guide her, and the rather mixed help of her companions, Lirael must search in both Life and Death for some means to defeat the Destroyer.
Before it is too late. . . .
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Abhorsen (The Abhorsen Trilogy)
Garth Nix
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New York: EOS, 2003. The third book in the Old Kingdom series.. Later Printing (5th). Hard Cover. Near Fine/DJ Very Good. Large Octavo. ( more information)
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HarperCollins, 2003. NOT an ex library book. kBook has bump bottom front corner. 358 clean interior pages. Dust jacket has minimal wear on bottom edge, no chips or tears, price is on rear cover.. Stated First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Jacket Near Fine. 9 1/4". ( more information)
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NY: HarperCollins, 2003 Lirael, the Abhorsen-in-waiting, is the only one who has a chance to stop the Destroyer in the 3rd part of the "Abhorsen Trilogy", an exciting fantasy for older children. Nix is the WINNER OF 7 AUREALIS AWARDS in Australia + others. Very nice copy; OP IN HARDCOVER.. First Printing. Cloth-backed Boards. Fine/Fine Dj. Illus. by Leo & Diane Dillon, Dj. 8vo. ( more information)
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Scarborough, ON, Canada: HarperCollins Publishers Canada, Limited, 2003. In a clear protective Brodart mylar cover. Lirael is the only one with a chance of stopping the Destoyer before it can escape the silver hemisphere and unleash its awesome power. Light wear to spine ends and flaps of dj... First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. ( more information)
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New York: EOS/Harpercollins, 2003. Hardcover First edition First edition, first printing, with the full number line. The third book in the series, sequel to Sabriel and Lirael. Head of spine lightly pushed, else fine, in a near fine jacket slightly pushed at the head of spine. Handsome copy. ( more information)
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New York:: HarperCollins / Eos,, 2003. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Signed by Garth Nix on the title page. Near Fine in a Near Fine dustjacket. Mild wear to the spine ends and tips of the boards otherwise a clean, gently-read copy in a lightly rubbed and edgeworn dustjacket. ***FREE tracking number on domestic shipments*** ( more information)
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Eos, 2003 USED - Standard. Book has only minor reading wear; binding is square and tight; text is clean and unmarked. Light shelf wear to jacket. Signed by author on title page. Seventh printing. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information)
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