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Obernewtyn: The Obernewtyn Chronicles Volume 1

by Isobelle Carmody
$3.90
Obernewtyn: The Obernewtyn Chronicles Volume 1 - Thryft
Obernewtyn: The Obernewtyn Chronicles Volume 1 - Thryft

Enhanced abilities in a post-apocalyptic world.

Obernewtyn could be a good read for those who enjoy dystopian stories with strong female lead characters. The unique aspect of this book is the protagonist's mental abilities, which make her an outcast in society. Readers will be drawn into the danger and adventure that Elspeth faces as she tries to uncover the truth about her world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Obernewtyn: The Obernewtyn Chronicles Volume 1

by Isobelle Carmody
$3.90
ISBN: 9780140178548
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $29.67
Authors: Isobelle Carmody
Publisher: Penguin Australia
Date of Publication: 2007-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Related Topics: Dystopia, Science Fiction, Coming of Age, Science Fiction Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 3.96
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In my dreams I was somewhere cold and darkly quiet. I could hear water dripping and I was afraid, though I did not know why. In the distance there was a bright flash of light. A high-pitched whining noise filled the air like a scream, but no one could scream for so long without stopping to breathe.In a world struggling back from the brink of apocalypse, life is harsh. But for Elspeth Gordie, born with enhanced mental abilities that would see her sterilised or burned if discovered, it is also dangerous. There is only survival by secrecy, and so she determines never to use her forbidden powers. But it is as if they have their own imperative, and their use inevitably brings her to the attention of the totalitarian Council that rules the Land.Sent to the remote mountain institution of Obernewtyn where escape is impossible, she must throw off her safe cloak of concealment and pit herself against those who would resurrect the terrible forces of the apocalypseOnly then will she learn most truly who and what she is...
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Enhanced abilities in a post-apocalyptic world.

Obernewtyn could be a good read for those who enjoy dystopian stories with strong female lead characters. The unique aspect of this book is the protagonist's mental abilities, which make her an outcast in society. Readers will be drawn into the danger and adventure that Elspeth faces as she tries to uncover the truth about her world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.