{"product_id":"lirael-daughter-of-the-clayr-isbn-9780060278236","title":"Lirael: Daughter of the Clayr","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller \u003cem\u003eLirael\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for fans of epic fantasy like \u003cem\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/em\u003e. In this sequel to the critically acclaimed \u003cem\u003eSabriel\u003c\/em\u003e, Garth Nix draws readers deeper into the magical landscape of the Old Kingdom.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLirael has never felt like a true daughter of the Clayr. Abandoned by her mother, ignorant of her father's identity, Lirael resembles no one else in her large extended family living in the Clayr's glacier. She doesn't even have the Sight—the ability to see into possible futures—that is the very birthright of the Clayr. Nevertheless she must undertake a desperate mission under the growing shadow of an ancient evil—one that opposes the Royal Family, blocks the Sight of the Clayr, and threatens to break the very boundary between Life and Death itself. With only her faithful companion, the Disreputable Dog, to help her, Lirael must find the courage to seek her own hidden destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon’t miss Garth Nix’s prequel to the Old Kingdom series, \u003cem\u003eClariel\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eGoldenhand\u003c\/em\u003e, the fifth book in the Old Kingdom series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003ch4 align=\"CENTER\"\u003eWho is Lirael?\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eLirael has never felt like a true daughter of the Clayr. Abandoned by her mother, ignorant of her father's identity, Lirael resembles no one else in her large extended family living in the Clayr's Glacier. She doesn't even have the Sight -- the ability to See into the present and possible futures -- that is the very birthright of the Clayr.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNonetheless, it is Lirael in whose hands the fate of the Old Kingdom lies. She must undertake a desperate mission under the growing shadow of an ancient evil -- one that opposes the Royal Family, blocks the Sight of the Clay; and threatens to break the very boundary between Life and Death itself. With only her faithful companion, the Disreputable Dog, to help her, Lirael must find the courage to seek her own hidden destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this sequel to the critically acclaimed \u003cem\u003eSabriel,\u003c\/em\u003e Garth Nix draws readers deeper into the magical landscape of the Old Kingdom and weaves a spellbinding tale of discovery, destiny, and danger.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for ABHORSEN: “Breathtaking, bittersweet, and utterly unforgettable.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong once an allegory regarding war and peace a testament to friendship this is thought-provoking fantasy.\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong than three hundred pages of breathless chases near escapes and intense confrontations. nix intricately imagined fantasy world is peopled by complex players worthy both their dramatic backdrops moral dilemmas.\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“More than three hundred pages of breathless chases, near escapes, and intense confrontations. Nix’s intricately imagined fantasy world is peopled by complex players worthy of both their dramatic backdrops and their moral dilemmas.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Nix’s monsters are scary and repulsive, his sense of humor is downright sneaky, and he puts his heroine through engrossing physical and emotional wringers. This book is guaranteed to keep readers up way past their bedtimes.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A compelling fantasy. The story is remarkable for the level of originality and leaves readers to explore for themselves.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Riveting.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Superb characterization.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong subplots abound and keep the pages turning.\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The action charges along at a gallop--a page turner for sure.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for SABRIEL: “Rich, complex, involving, hard to put down, excellent high fantasy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Nix has created an ingenious, icy world. 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