The Shamer's Daughter - Hardcover

Kaaberbol, Lene

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805075410 ISBN 13: 9780805075410

Publisher: Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, 2004

Synopsis

Having inherited her mother's gift for forcing confessions from people with just one look, Dina must overcome her distaste for her powers when she is forced to save her mother from a group of revolting dragons at Dunark Castle. 15,000 first printing.

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Review:

This novel stands on its own and offers a satisfying conclusion even as it provides and intriguing setting and mythology for future adventures (Publishers Weekly)

Full of passion (The Guardian)

A riveting story of trial and escape, danger and death ... The term page turner is often used but not always justified. It is deserved here, tenfold. I really, really couldn't put it down (School Librarian)

the most original new fiction of this kind ... equally appealing to boys. Here be dragons, sorcery and battles, but Kaaberbol's thrilling and thoughtful series is really about perceiving the limitations and deceits of adulthood. (The Times)

[A] fine novel ... The term 'page-turner' is often used but not always justified. It is deserved here, tenfold. I really, really couldn't put the book down. (The School Librarian)

Full of passion (Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian)

From the Publisher:

Fans of Tanith Lee's 'Wolf Tower' series will relish the drama of Dina's adventure and enjoy her witty, sharp narrative.
An impressive and original fantasy, rich in ideas and meaning, with memorable characters and a vivid setting. A page-turning read from an exciting writer - her first novel to be published in English.
Look out for the independent sequel, 'The Shamer's Signet', also published by Hodder.

About this edition

• Publisher: Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0805075410
• ISBN 13: 9780805075410
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240