The Gift

The First Book of Pellinor

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The Gift

By: Alison Croggon

Narrated by: Eloise Oxer

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Maerad is a slave in a desperate and unforgiving settlement, taken there as a child when her family is destroyed in war. She is unaware that she possesses a powerful gift, a gift that marks her as a member of the School of Pellinor. It is only when she is discovered by Cadvan, one of the great Bards of Lirigon, that her true heritage and extraordinary destiny unfolds. Now she and her teacher, Cadvan, must survive a punishing and uncertain journey through a time and place where the dark forces they battle with stem from the deepest recesses of other-worldly terror.

Alison CroggonEloise OxerBolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Pellinor

Epic Fantasy

Fiction

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Fantasy

Epic Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Fantasy

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Critic reviews

A compelling world of fantasy and conflict, beauty and bedevilment with a wonderfully drawn heroine in the fearless Maerad."A ripping read... fantasytastic!" ( Herald Sun)

"Rich and passionate, supremely satisfying." ( Kirkus Starred Review)

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What did you like most about The Gift?

Detailed world that was easy to visualise, characters with depth, a quest and no main love story the characters have more important and interesting things to do.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Gift?

The first battle

Which character – as performed by Eloise Oxer – was your favourite?

Cadvan

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes I got attached even to minor characters and was sad when inevitably some died

Any additional comments?

This book is a similar type to Lord of the rings only there are female characters with real purpose I loved it I wish this author had written more series