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Name: Sabriel
Rating: 4.390243902439 (41 reviews)
Author: Garth Nix

Sabriel has grown up living just beyond the walls of the Old Kingdom, away from both the raw forces of Free Magic and the restless Dead. When her father, the legendary Abhorsen, goes missing, she is forced to return to the realm she has always avoided. Along the way she is joined by Mogget, a cat who hides a powerful spirit, and Touchstone, a Charter Mage freed from enchantment but still tormented by painful memories. As they navigate a world where every corner threatens danger, the trio faces forces of life and death, ultimately confronting Sabriel’s own hidden destiny. The novel blends dark secrets, deep affection, and relentless magic in a sweeping tale of courage and family.

First publish date: 2001

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Garth Nix

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