Sapphique - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0545400368 ISBN 13: 9780545400367

Synopsis

Finn has escaped Incarceron, but Keiro and Attia are still Inside. Outside, things are not at all what Finn expected - and both Finn's and Claudia's very lives hang on Finn convincing the Court that he is the lost prince. Back Inside, Keiro and Attia are on the hunt for Sapphique's glove, which legend says he used to escape. In order to find it, they must battle the prison itself. Incarceron has built itself a body and it wants to go Outside - just like Sapphique, the only prisoner Incarceron ever loved.

"High-intensity, mind-bending . . . Fisher further explores themes of reality, illusion, and freedom without losing her intensely original world-building and authentic characters." - Booklist, starred review

"Even as the steadily ratcheting certainty of impending catastrophe keeps the pages turning, the sheer richness of the evocative descriptions demands that every sentence be savored. . . . For those who can appreciate the interplaying reflections of lies, myths and memory, a modern masterpiece." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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Review

Simply too good to miss (The Independent)

Bautifully imagined...with big issues and a compelling plot. It is a barnstorming piece of serious fantasy that doesn't put a foot wrong (The Bookbag)

The most cleverly complex and fascinating novel for teenagers I have read since His Dark Materials (Alison A Maxwell-Cox School Librarian)

Fisher has an apparently inexhaustible talent for creating quite extraordinary, but totally convincing worlds (Planet)

The Times Children's Book of the Year 2008...a complex story which explores the themes of freedom, loyalty and responsibility (Cambria)

'... displays all of her usual strenth of imagination ... she is simply too good to miss.' (Independent)

'... stands out above all others. Its imaginative scale and gobsmacking finale make it one of the best fantasy novels written for a long time.' (Times, Amanda Craig)

'one of today's best fantasy writers ... a deliciously dark and scary ride.' (Independent)

'... imaginative, rich in texture and vividly realised. Catherine Fisher writes with consummate skill and depth of feeling.' (The Bookseller)

'One of this year's most striking fantasy novels' (Amanda Craig, The Times)

PRAISE FOR THE ORACLE SEQUENCE:
'... a rich, resonant conclusion to the series.'

(Booklist - May 06)

'Vivid, complicated, and thoroughly engrossing, this fast paced adventure keeps readers avidly turning pages until the majestic conclusion.' (Horn Book Review May/June 06)

... an intoxicating world reminiscent of the Arabian Nights. Highly recommended. (The Bookseller)

suspense is constantly built ... rattles along at a dizzying pace ... next volume please. (School Librarian)

A crisp, quick-moving narrative and fully fleshed out characters will keep readers hooked (Publisher's Weekly)

A powerful and very exciting adventure story. (School Library Journal)

'... one of the most skilled and original writers currently working in young adult fantasy' (New Welsh Review)

'Beautifully imagined and realised, this novel of future regression is rich with strong characters, big issues and a compelling plot. It is a barnstorming piece of serious fantasy that doesn't put a foot wrong.' (The Bookbag)

'Catherine Fisher is an artist with words ... An engrossing, intricate story of an extraordinary journey undertaken by ricjly imaginative characters' (Carousel)

'a deliciously dark and scary ride.' (Nicholas Tucker, The Independent)

'a deep and sophisticated adventure story' (Write Away)

'... wholly engaging and rushes along as a breathless and nail-biting pace ... a gripping read that should enthral both young and old fans' (Buzz)

'the most cleverly comples and fascinating novel for teenagers I have read since His Dark Materials.' (School Librarian)

Book Description

A thrilling sequel to the formidable Incarceron.

About this edition

• ISBN 10: 0545400368
• ISBN 13: 9780545400367
• Binding: Paperback