The Shamer's Signet (The Shamer Chronicles 2): Book 2 - Softcover

Lene Kaaberbøl

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1782692274 ISBN 13: 9781782692270

Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books, 2019

Synopsis

Nothing scares the powerful like the truth.

The second book in the thrilling fantasy adventure of The Shamer Chronicles.

Dina has the Shamer's Gift one look into her eyes, and none can mask their guilt or hide their shame. Now even her brother, Davin, no longer dares to meet her gaze. He burns with a desire to take up the sword and avenge the crimes committed against his family.

But these are treacherous times and Dina's life is in terrible danger. Kidnapped by the corrupt Valdracu, she is forced to use her gift as a weapon. And Davin becomes her only hope of escape...

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Review

'With poisonous dragons, evil lords and a resourceful heroine, these tales pack a fabulous punch' -- New Statesman, Best New Children's Books for the Summer

PRAISE FOR THE SHAMER CHRONICLES

'The series as a whole is in good standing alongside Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy and C. S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia' --Booklist, starred review

'The most original new fiction of this kind ... equally appealing to boys. Here be dragons, sorcery and battles, but Kaaberbøl'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

An absorbing and fast-paced fantasy/mystery bursting with action and intrigue. The only question is: when will the next one come out?' -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

'I gobbled it up!' -- Tamora Pierce, author of The Song of the Lioness

'Full of passion' -- Guardian

'Spiced with likable characters and an intriguing new magical ability - eagerly awaiting volume two' --Kirkus

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

'Classic adventure fantasy, with the right combination of personalities, power, intrigue, and dragons - it will prove to be a sure hit' -- VOYA

'A majorly exciting and winning series' -- A Dream of Books (blog)

About the Author

An award-winning and highly acclaimed writer of fantasy, Lene Kaaberbøl was born in 1960, grew up in the Danish countryside and had her first book published at the age of 15. Since then she has written more than 30 books for children and young adults. Lene's huge international breakthrough came with The Shamer Chronicles, which is published in more than 25 countries selling over a million copies worldwide.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1782692274
• ISBN 13: 9781782692270
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256