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Abhorsen

Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 6,629 Ratings and 649 Reviews

Book Description
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... More
Book Information
PublisherPerfection Learning
BindingHardcover (22 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages518
ISBN-100756931800
ISBN-13978-0756931803
Publication Date02/01/2004
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About Garth Nix (Author) : Garth Nix is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Garth Nix include Abhorsen, Sabriel (Unabridged).
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1/7/2012 Carrie Clickard said: I couldn't stop reading and listening to this book. The characters drew me in, I love the disreputable dog and the delightedly creepy world of necromancy was a touch of genius.
tags: Inspired me

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9/25/2008 celia Leary said: Fabulous series for teens or adults

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8/18/2008 Emma Larkins tagged as: I recommend

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4/2/2008 Laurie Miller said: I *loved* these books. Wonderful imagery and a unique idea--necromancy used for good, instead of the stereotypical evil.

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