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In a world struggling back from the brink of apocalypse, life is harsh. And for Elspeth Gordie, it is also dangerous. That's because Elspeth has a secret: she is a Misfit, born with mysterious mental abilities that she must keep hidden under threat of death. And her worries only multiply when she is exiled to the mountain compound known as Obernewtyn, where for all her talents Elspeth may finally and truly be out of her depth. Then she learns she s not the only one concealing secrets at Obernewtyn.""

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Shelly writes: I started the Obernewtyn Chronicles in 1999 and Ive probably read them again every second year since. So, naturally I am over the moon that in less than a fortnight Ill be the proud (and very anti-social) owner of the latest offering in the series: The Sending. Set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by Weaponmachines, the series follows the story of the misfit Elspeth Gordie who, like her friends, has the ability to telepathically communicate with beasts and other misfits. Elspeth must find a place for herself and her misfit friends within the cruel, authoritarian world controlled by the Council and the fanatical religious order the Herder faction. With the aid of her friends, cat Maruman and horse Ghaltha, Elspeth must follow the clues, left behind many years ago specifically for her, to find the site where the weaponmachines are sleeping, waiting to finish the job they started. Its a race against time as she strives to outwit her counterpart seeking to end the world. Carmody is a wonderful writer. The worlds she creates are always complete and, despite the differences, still familiar. Her characters are raw, real and flawed, which is what makes them so loveble. Ive always thought of them as old friends. The only problem is the length of time between books - but given the other wonderful places shes taken me to in the meantime Ill forgive her.

Engaging characters, pacing, and plots. Publishers Weekly Blends graceful storytelling with appealing characters. Library Journal Engaging characters, pacing, and plots. --Publishers Weekly Blends graceful storytelling with appealing characters. --Library Journal A promising new series. -- Publishers Weekly A major work of fantastic imagination. Through the breadth of her vision, the depth of her characters, and the strength of her language, Carmody has created a world completely realized in all its details and completely persuasive. --Lloyd Alexander A brave, multi-talented girl, her interesting friends, and animal characters with minds of their own-this book is a dream date for me. --Tamora Pierce A thought-provoking tale of courage and sacrifice. -- Library Journal

Engaging characters, pacing, and plots. --Publishers Weekly<br><br> Blends graceful storytelling with appealing characters. --Library Journal

Engaging characters, pacing, and plots. --Publishers Weekly <br> Blends graceful storytelling with appealing characters. --Library Journal

Engaging characters, pacing, and plots. --Publishers Weekly Blends graceful storytelling with appealing characters. --Library Journal

Engaging characters, pacing, and plots. --Publishers Weekly Blends graceful storytelling with appealing characters --Library Journal

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