Garth Nix Boeken

Arthur Penhalion dacht niet dat hij ooit nog hoefde terug te keren naar het huis waar hij bijn ahet leven leit. Hier maakte hij een geheimzinnige Sleutel buit op Meneer Maandag en verwierf daardoor gezag in het vreemde universum binnen het huis. Maar veel tijd om bij te komen krijgt hij niet. De volgende dag al bedreigt Grim Dinsdag, de Heer van het Verre Bereik, Arthur en zijn familie. Arthur moet de tweede Sleutel zien te veroveren op Grim Dinsdag om iedereen te redden - maar dat betekent dat hij wederom het Huis moet betreden.

Nicholas Sayre, een van de hoofdpersonen in de trilogie Het Oude Koninkrijk, speelt de hoofdrol in deze prachtige novelle, dat zich afspeelt zes maanden na de gebeurtenissen in Abhorsen, het laatste deel van Het Oude Koninkrijk. Nadat hij is bijgekomen van zijn strijd tegen de Verwoester komt hij voor een zo mogelijk nog gevaarlijker uitdaging te staan. Een wereld even echt als de onze, geschreven met inventiviteit, klasse en intelligentie.'

To preserve life, the Abhorsen must enter Death

The narrative explores the complexities of relationships and personal growth as characters navigate significant life changes. Set against a backdrop of pivotal moments, it delves into themes of love, loss, and redemption, highlighting how past experiences shape present choices. The story intertwines multiple perspectives, allowing for a rich exploration of human emotions and connections. With a blend of poignant moments and heartfelt dialogue, it captures the essence of resilience and the journey toward self-discovery.

Sabriel Every step brings Sabriel closer to a battle that will pit her against the true forces of life and death—and bring her face-to-face with her own destiny. Lirael With only her faithful companion, the Disreputable Dog, Lirael must undertake a desperate mission under the growing shadow of an ancient evil, which threatens the fate of the Old Kingdom. Abhorsen The Abhorsen Sabriel and King Touchstone are missing, and Lirael must search in both Life and Death for some means to defeat the evil Destroyer—before it is too late.

With only her faithful companion, the Disreputable Dog, Lirael must undertake a desperate mission under the growing shadow of an ancient evil. In this sequel to "Sabriel," Nix weaves a spellbinding tale of discovery, destiny, and danger.

When the old man who lives in Rourke Castle dies mysteriously, troubletwister twins Jack and Jaide Shield find themselves drawn into a search for something hidden in the castle-- something that 'The Evil' wants desperately-- but they have no idea what it is they seek.

Lirael has never felt like a true daughter of the Clayr. Now, two years past the time when she should have received the Sight that is the Clayr's birthright, she feels alone, abandoned, unsure of who she is. Nevertheless, the fate of the Old Kingdom lies in her hands. With only her faithful companion, the Disreputable Dog, Lirael must undertake a desperate mission under the growing shadow of an ancient evil.In this sequel to Sabriel, winner of the Aurealis Award for Excellence in Australian Science Fiction, New York Times best-selling author Garth Nix weaves a spellbinding tale of discovery, destiny, and danger.

The long-buried secrets of the Old Kingdom and the Ninth Gate are revealed in the sequel to Sabriel and Lirael. Orannis, the Destroyer, has been freed from its subterranean prison and now seeks to unleash its terrible powers. Only Lirael, Abhorsen-in-Waiting, has any chance of stopping this enemy of all Life. As she and her companions - Sameth, the Disreputable Dog and Mogget - set out on their fated journey, Lirael has no idea of what lies ahead. Only days earlier, Lirael was merely a Second Assistant Librarian. Now, with only a vision from the Clayr to guide her and without the experience of Abhorsen Sabriel and King Touchstone, she must search both Life and Death for some means to defeat the Destroyer. Before it is too late...

A stunning anniversary gift edition of the first in the bestselling Old Kingdom fantasy series. Sabriel has spent most of her young life far away from the magical realm of the Old Kingdom, and the Dead that roam it.