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Taste of Lightning


No. of pages 288

Published: 2008

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Great for age 12-18 years

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A thrilling adventure set within a storm of secrecy.Tansy, Perrin, and Skir could hardly be more different - a laundry-maid, a swordsman and a young Priest-King whose countries are at war. But their frantic escape from Arvestel thrusts them together. Pursued by soldiers, haunted by the Witch-Woman's sinister magic, they ride for their lives through hostile lands. To survive they must learn to trust each other, strip away the layers of deception that surround Skir, and challenge the tyranny of the Witch-Woman. But what will happen if all truths are revealed? And will the power of the Priest-King be enough to bring peace to the Threelands?'Constable's flavour of fantasy is fresh and full of heart. Politics, romance, magic - what more could you ask for? A beautiful and complex book.'Lili Wilkinson, Centre for Youth Literature

 

This book was recognised in the Book of the Year - Older Readers category by the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards. It was recognised in the Best Novel - YA category by the Aurealis Award.

There are 288 pages in this book. It is a novel. This book was published 2008 by Allen & Unwin .

Kate Constable was born in Victoria but spent much of her childhood inPapua New Guinea, without television but within reach of a library whereshe 'inhaled' stories. She studied Arts/Law at Melbourne University beforeworking part-time for a record company while she began her life as awriter. She has had stories published in Meanjin, Island and otherliterary magazines. The Singer of All Songs, The Waterless Sea and TheTenth Power form the Chanters of Tremaris series and were her first books, published by Allen + Unwin with very successful overseas sales. Kate livesin West Preston, Victoria, with her husband and two daughters.

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Children's Book Council of Australia Awards
This book was recognised in the Book of the Year - Older Readers category by the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards.

Aurealis Award
This book was recognised in the Best Novel - YA category by the Aurealis Award.

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