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The Gift

The First Book of Pellinor

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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.

©2002 Alison Croggon (P)2011 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Epic Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Fantasy

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

Tolkien meets canavan

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This is the first book. While the description are lengthy it makes the book slow. If you like fantasy and other world battles this might be ok .☺

Slow in places

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for this book to come out on audio. I read this for the first time in my early teens and i am now in my early twenties and still think this series is great. Cadvan is a great character and you will fall in love with him as he and Maerad fight for their lives. Read if you like books with magic and adventure also it reminded me of the lord of the rings and the hobbit.

How many years i waited

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Great story with good, well thought out characters. However, something about the audio book made the story drag. When I originally read the story I couldn't put the book down. However, the audio book version dragged a little.

Great story

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I have read and listened to this book so many times, The audio is really good. does the voices really well?

love this book

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