Sorceress of the Himalayas |
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| Author:
| Shriram, Ketaki |
| ISBN: | 978-0-615-19841-5 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2008 |
| Publisher: | Crystallius Press, LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $34.95 |
Book Description:
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The year is 1800. After her village is torched by agents of an evil Force, a cryptic note from her guardian sends young Tien Ming, a girl of mixed race, on a perilous quest for a spellbook that will give the holder immense power, wealth, and immortality! Accompanying her are two magical creatures -- a shape-shifting owl and golden snow leopard each with their own reasons for possessing the book. Through a myriad of unexpected twists and turns, Tien shows her bravery and strength of...
More DescriptionThe year is 1800. After her village is torched by agents of an evil Force, a cryptic note from her guardian sends young Tien Ming, a girl of mixed race, on a perilous quest for a spellbook that will give the holder immense power, wealth, and immortality! Accompanying her are two magical creatures -- a shape-shifting owl and golden snow leopard each with their own reasons for possessing the book. Through a myriad of unexpected twists and turns, Tien shows her bravery and strength of character. Thwarted by supernatural evil forces, ghosts, a human villain, and heart-wrenching betrayals, Tien journeys on, finding hope, redemption, and unlikely friendship by voyage's end.