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Constable was born in Sandringham, Melbourne. At the age of six, her family moved to Papua New Guinea for her father"s work as a pilot.
( High adventure, romance, worldly ambition, and magical ...)
High adventure, romance, worldly ambition, and magical power all come into play when three extraordinary young people escape from the Palace of Arvestel and flee on horseback, pursued by the army—and by sinister magic 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 and 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? This thrilling adventure set within a storm of secrecy takes place within the world of the Chanters of Tremaris series. Picking up 20 years after the last book in the trilogy, in a different country, fans of the series will love it, as well as newcomers looking for strong girls and believable worlds in the style of Tamora Pierce.
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( Eloise doesn't speak, but can she see into the past? Th...)
Eloise doesn't speak, but can she see into the past? This exciting and atmospheric mystery from the author of the Chanters of Tremaris series explores themes of family, friendship, and grief. Something flickered at the top of the stairs. Eloise heard a voice call, I'm coming!, and a girl in a pale dress and a big sunhat came running, her fingertips slipping down the curve of the slim iron railing. Eloise went cold all over. She couldn't move, or breathe; her mouth was dry. At the bottom of the steps, the girl in the pale dress faltered, then stopped. For a fraction of a second she stood motionless, as if she were listening. Then all at once she turned and stared straight at Eloise. And suddenly the foyer was empty. The ghostly girl was gone. When Eloise's get-rich-quick dad moves them back to his home town to turn the derelict family mansion into a convention center, Eloise feels an immediate bond with the old house. She begins spending all her time there, ignoring her strange grandmother and avoiding the friendly boy next door. Then Eloise meets a "ghost girl" who may or may not be from the house's past, and events take a strange—and ultimately dangerous—turn. Beautifully written, poignant, and gripping, this is a charming and atmospheric story of personal growth, overcoming grief, and the true nature of friendship and family.
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( Kate Constable's magnificent musical trilogy reaches it...)
Kate Constable's magnificent musical trilogy reaches its high note as Calwyn returns to Antaris and discovers the true Singer of All Songs. At the beginning of THE SINGER OF ALL SONGS, Calwyn fled Antaris with Darrow to defeat the ambitious chanter Samis. In THE TENTH POWER, she comes back to the mountains in hopes of rejuvenating her lost powers of chantment. But Samis's magic left terrible scars on Antaris, so Calwyn finds only conflict rather than the peace she craved. Meanwhile, Darrow suffers from a sickness that has sapped his magic as well as his strength--and Samis has returned to continue his quest for the Singer of All Songs. All of Tremaris seems to be dying. How can Calwyn save the land, and finally save them all?
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( Can a nerd and a golden girl ever be best friends? The ...)
Can a nerd and a golden girl ever be best friends? The bittersweet story of what happens when Jem Martinic and Mackenzie Woodrow meet and swear to be enemies forever. "I solemnly swear that I will never, ever be friends with Mackenzie Woodrow as long as we both shall live," said Jem. "Excellent," said Mackenzie. Jem is smart, forthright, and a nerd. Mackenzie is a golden girl, excelling at schoolwork, sports, and drama, and popular with everyone. One night at camp, Jem and Mackenzie strike up an unlikely friendship and are soon spending all their time together. But when camp ends, can Mackenzie and Jem maintain their bond at school, with all its unspoken rules, fierce cliques, and easy misunderstandings? This lively and poignant story captures the intensity of true friendship.
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( Kate Constable's magnificent musical trilogy reaches it...)
Kate Constable's magnificent musical trilogy reaches its high note as Calwyn returns to Antaris and discovers the true Singer of All Songs. YA fantasy at its best. At the beginning of THE SINGER OF ALL SONGS, Calwyn fled Antaris with Darrow to defeat the ambitious chanter Samis. In THE TENTH POWER, she comes back to the mountains in hopes of rejuvenating her lost powers of chantment. But Samis's magic left terrible scars on Antaris, so Calwyn finds only conflict rather than the peace she craved. Meanwhile, Darrow suffers from a sickness that has sapped his magic as well as his strength--and Samis has returned to continue his quest for the Singer of All Songs. All of Tremaris seems to be dying. How can Calwyn save the land, and finally save them all?
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Constable was born in Sandringham, Melbourne. At the age of six, her family moved to Papua New Guinea for her father"s work as a pilot.
She finished her degrees in seven years, working part-time in various jobs.
Her first novel was The Singer of All Songs, the first in the trilogy. lieutenant was later followed by The Waterless Sea and The Tenth Power. She enrolled in an Arts/Law degree at Melbourne University.
She settled into the job that was to become her main source of income for the next thirteen years: phone sales, administration assistant and occasional receptionist at Warner Music.
She started writing after many years at law school and at Warner. In 1993 her first short story, "Graham Remains", was published in the literary magazine Meanjin.
She started to write fantasy books, the first of which became known as The Singer of All Songs. Aurealis Best young-adult novel 2007: Nomination: The Taste of Lightning.
( High adventure, romance, worldly ambition, and magical ...)
( Eloise doesn't speak, but can she see into the past? Th...)
( Can a nerd and a golden girl ever be best friends? The ...)
( Kate Constable's magnificent musical trilogy reaches it...)
( Kate Constable's magnificent musical trilogy reaches it...)
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