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Mythological YA fantasy with a fresh voice.

"Guardian Of The Dead" is a great read for those who love young adult books, urban fantasy, and mythology. The author, Karen Healey, weaves together mythology from Maori culture to create a unique story. The strong, fresh voice of the narrator makes it a gripping read right from the start. The story is filled with scary details, epic battles, and betrayal that will keep you engaged throughout. The book explores important themes such as friendship, love, and loss, making it a thought-provoking read.

  • William C. Morris YA Debut Award Nominee (2011)
  • Aurealis Award for Best Young Adult Novel (2010)
  • Sir Julius Vogel Award Nominee for Best Young Adult Novel (2011)
  • Australian Shadows Award Nominee for Long Fiction (2010)
  • CYBILS Award Nominee for Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction (2010)
  • The Inky Awards Shortlist for Gold Inky (2010)
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.
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Guardian Of The Dead

Regular price RM29.41 MYR Now RM14.52 MYR Save 51%
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ISBN: 9780316044387
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM117.87 MYR
Authors: Karen Healey
Date of Publication: 2011-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance
Goodreads rating: 3.51
(rated by 3269 readers)

Description

"You're Ellie Spencer."I opened my mouth, just as he added, "And your eyes are opening."Seventeen-year-old Ellie Spencer is just like any other teenager at her boarding school. She hangs out with her best friend Kevin, she obsesses over Mark, a cute and mysterious bad boy, and her biggest worry is her paper deadline.But then everything changes. The news headlines are all abuzz about a local string of serial killings that all share the same morbid the victims were discovered with their eyes missing. Then a beautiful yet eerie woman enters Ellie's circle of friends and develops an unhealthy fascination with Kevin, and a crazed old man grabs Ellie in a public square and shoves a tattered Bible into her hands, exclaiming, "You need it. It will save your soul." Soon, Ellie finds herself plunged into a haunting world of vengeful fairies, Maori mythology, romance, betrayal, and an epic battle for immortality.
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Mythological YA fantasy with a fresh voice.

"Guardian Of The Dead" is a great read for those who love young adult books, urban fantasy, and mythology. The author, Karen Healey, weaves together mythology from Maori culture to create a unique story. The strong, fresh voice of the narrator makes it a gripping read right from the start. The story is filled with scary details, epic battles, and betrayal that will keep you engaged throughout. The book explores important themes such as friendship, love, and loss, making it a thought-provoking read.

  • William C. Morris YA Debut Award Nominee (2011)
  • Aurealis Award for Best Young Adult Novel (2010)
  • Sir Julius Vogel Award Nominee for Best Young Adult Novel (2011)
  • Australian Shadows Award Nominee for Long Fiction (2010)
  • CYBILS Award Nominee for Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction (2010)
  • The Inky Awards Shortlist for Gold Inky (2010)
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.