In this riveting sequel to Sabriel, master of fantasy and globally bestselling author Garth Nix returns to the fantastic world of the Old Kingdom.

Who is Lirael? And what is her destiny?

Lirael has never felt like a true daughter of the Clayr. Abandoned by her mother, ignorant of her father's identity, Lirael resembles no one else in her large extended family living in the Clayr's Glacier. She doesn't even have the Sight -- the ability to see into the present and possible futures -- that is the very birthright of the Clayr.

Nonetheless, it is Lirael in whose hands the fate of the Old Kingdom lies. She must undertake a desperate mission under the growing shadow of an ancient evil -- one that opposes the Royal Family, blocks the Sight of the Clay; and threatens to break the very boundary between Life and Death itself.

With only her faithful companion, the Disreputable Dog, to help her, Lirael must find the courage to seek her own hidden destiny.

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

But what hope does a girl who can't see her own future have of saving everyone else's?

• A Coming of Age Story: Lirael should have the Sight of the Clayr, but her future is a blank. To find her place, she'll have to venture into the secrets of the past.

• An Epic Fantasy Adventure: The fate of the Old Kingdom hangs in the balance as an ancient evil threatens to shatter the boundary between Life and Death.

• A Magical Library: Deep within the Clayr's Glacier is the Great Library, a place of forgotten lore, magical creatures, and dangerous secrets where Lirael seeks answers.

• The Abhorsen Legacy: Return to the world of Sabriel and discover the next chapter in the Old Kingdom saga, where the battle against the Dead is never truly over.

• A Mysterious Companion: With only the strange and clever Disreputable Dog by her side, Lirael must face a destiny she never wanted.

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• Publication Date: October 6, 2009
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