{"product_id":"sabriel-the-old-kingdom-1","title":"Sabriel: The Old Kingdom 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Old Kingdom is a place of free magic, necromancers, and ancient spirits bound to elemental forces. Sabriel, the daughter of the Abhorsen, is sent to return to her homeland to discover who or what is behind an uprising of the Dead. She is armed with her father's binding-bells and sword and finds companions in Mogget, an ancient spirit bound into a cat, and Touchstone, a young Charter Mage. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 400 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 23 July 2020\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hot Key Books\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Old Kingdom is a realm of boundless magic, where necromancers and ancient spirits intertwine with elemental forces. In this enigmatic world, the question arises: who will protect the living from the rising Dead?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSabriel, a young woman who has spent her formative years far from the magical realm of the Old Kingdom, finds herself drawn into its tumultuous tapestry when a creature from across the Wall arrives at her all-girls boarding school, bearing a message from her father, the Abhorsen—the magical protector of the realm responsible for binding and sending back to Death those who refuse to stay Dead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince the demise of the Royal Family, the Dead have grown stronger and more brazen, threatening to engulf the Old Kingdom. Sabriel's father, trapped in Death by a dangerous Free Magic creature, implores her to return to her homeland and uncover the forces behind this uprising. Armed with her father's binding-bells and sword, she embarks on a perilous journey, accompanied by Mogget, an ancient spirit bound into the body of a cat, and Touchstone, a young Charter Mage freed from a long, magical imprisonment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs they delve deeper into the Old Kingdom, threats multiply on every side. Every step brings them closer to a climactic battle that will pit them against the very essence of life and death, and ultimately confront Sabriel with her own destiny.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough their adventures, Sabriel and her companions discover the intricate web of magic and politics that governs the Old Kingdom. They encounter ancient artifacts, powerful spells, and treacherous creatures, all while unraveling the secrets of the Dead and their malevolent plans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the battle draws near, Sabriel must confront her deepest fears and embrace her true powers to save the Old Kingdom and fulfill her destiny as the chosen one. With courage, determination, and the support of her companions, she emerges as a hero, capable of defeating even the greatest of threats and preserving the balance between life and death.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Old Kingdom remains a place of mystery and enchantment, a testament to the power of magic and the resilience of the human spirit. Sabriel's journey through its perilous realms serves as a reminder that even in the darkest of times, hope and courage can conquer all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 300g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 196 x 127 x 33 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781471409622                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garth Nix","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44094482383098,"sku":"9781471409622","price":7.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/141a9477ab79ff062cf690a34ceb130d.jpg?v=1627783512","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/sabriel-the-old-kingdom-1","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}