Clariel: The Lost Abhorsen: 4 (Old Kingdom) - Softcover

"Nix's tale provides a complete experience unto itself. But his focus on this strong character whose overriding passion is to go her own way provides a hugely satisfying background to the other Abhorsen books. A suspenseful prequel to the much-loved Abhorsen books, showcasing the independent Clariel."--Shelf Awareness (starred review)

"The old magic returns in this sterling prequel to one of YA's classic series."--Scott Westerfeld, New York Times bestselling author of the Uglies series and Afterworlds

"Beautifully written, magnificently imagined, and wholly original, Clariel is Garth Nix's finest work yet."--Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of The Coldest Girl in Coldtown

"A brilliant return to the Old Kingdom--one of the most exciting and original magical worlds ever devised."--Alison Goodman, New York Times bestselling author of Eon and Eona

"A thunderstorm of a tale, bitter and brutal but dazzling in its ferocity."--Kirkus Reviews

"Fans will treasure this long-awaited opportunity to return to a much-loved world, built with as much originality and richness as ever."--Horn Book Magazine

"Nix fans will surely rejoice at this sharp, gripping prequel to his beloved fantasy trilogy of Sabriel, Lirael and Abhorsen. The beauty of a prequel is that it will not only present unknown scenarios even to the most intense devotees but also pave a path for new fans to dive into the existing trilogy. "--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Praise for SABRIEL: "Sabriel is a winner, a fantasy that reads like realism. Here is a world with the same solidity and four dimensional authority as our own, created with invention, clarity, and intelligence. I congratulate Garth Nix. And I look forward to reading his next piece of work."--Philip Pullman

Praise for LIRAEL: "What makes Lirael a delight is the magic that Nix brings to his story and to his characters."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Riveting."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)