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Summary: Sabriel
Review: Most magic books imitate each other, with the same classic plot. Sabriel is wonderfully different, featuring a young necromancer called Sabriel, whose father, Abhorsen, has been trapped in the realm of Death. Accompanied by a familiar-like animal called Mogget, presently in the form of a cat, and a confused young man whom Mogget calls Touchstone, Sabriel travels in the place called the Old Kingdom, hoping to reunite herself with her father. Pursued by several nasty Dead creatures, Sabriel is exciting, interesting, and believable. This is a fine novel that holds the power to transport you into another world, one that you will want to visit again and again.
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Summary: An amazing breath of origional air!
Review: I don't know why it took me nine years to discover this amazing novel written by the absolutely brilliant Garth Nix! From the first page, I was joyfully absorbed in the world of the Old Kingdom, necromancy, and the dead. Garth NIx has truly created an unforgettable world full of believable characters, situations, and an interesting form of magic called charter magic. The writing has it's own subtle touch of origionality, and Garth Nix gives you the feeling that your in good hands and are in for a good read. The plot was superb, amazingly constructed, and I can say with authority that is one of the finest YA novels out there to this date. I must now eagerly wait for my copy of Lirael to arrive!
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