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Uprooted

byNaomi Novik

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy fantasy with strong female protagonists, elements of folklore, and themes of friendship and magic.

Topics FriendshipMagicGood and evilImmortalismFolkloreCourageSurvivalChoiceFearIdentity
MoodDark, Hopeful
Female protagonist
RomanceMajor Subplot
ViolenceMild
A dark enchantment blights the land in the award-winning Uprooted - a captivating fantasy inspired by fairy tales and steeped in Slavic folklore from Naomi Novik, author of the Scholomance trilogy and the Temeraire series. 'A great heroine, new takes on old myths and legends, and surprising twists and turns. A delight' - Cassandra Clare, author of The Mortal Instruments Agnieszka loves her village, set deep in a peaceful valley. But the nearby enchanted forest casts a shadow over her home. Many have been lost to the Wood and none return unchanged. The villagers depend on an ageless wizard, the Dragon, to protect them from the forest's dark magic. However, his help comes at a terrible price. One young village woman must serve him for ten years, leaving all they love and value behind. The next choosing is fast approaching, and Agnieszka fears her dearest friend Kasia will be picked next, for she's everything Agnieszka is not - beautiful, graceful and brave. Yet when the Dragon comes, it's not Kasia he takes . . . Uprooted is a stunning romantic fantasy filled with unexpected twists, beautiful friendships and fierce battles against dark forces. Winner of the Nebula Award for Best Novel Winner of the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel Winner of the British Fantasy Society Award for Best Novel Shortlisted for the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel Shortlisted for the Hugo Award for Best Novel

Language

en

Published on

01/01/2016

Format

paperback

ISBN

9781447294146

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