I do not believe in, nor will I agree to ever ban a book. What then? In this story, there is a series of gates with horrible entities that haunt and beguile and torture. In the end, the reality is death comes to all. It brings a security and satisfaction if only for a time. It is a person who wants to rise above and take charge of their life. I’m reminded of the reasons people engage in horoscopes, tarot cards, sorcery, etc. If a young adult is already depressed, is reading this story going to make them feel better? Will it lift them up? It is possible it will help them escape for a time. There is a limit to the ability of even an Abhorsen. The spells and charms and tools of being an Abhorsen does not protect the person from danger and death. Except, Sabriel is an escape to a world of darkness and death. To an extent, people read fiction and especially fantasy fiction as a way of escaping real life. It is a journey, with a trial of testing during the journey. There are internal and external conflicts. These are tools of control that a human can use. Magic, charms, and spells are used to bring strength and power to help combat evil. She has been educated in a posh school for “young ladies.” But she does not overtly stand out with beauty and popularity. She has a father who does not have the norm type career. I can understand the allure of the story. The book is highly imaginative and readable. Informed about why the enticement to read this type of story.Īs far as the storyline, plot, ending, characters, and all the events that unfold. I wanted to read a story that appeals to young adult audiences so I can be informed. But I wanted to read a story that is out of my usual. The plot of the story is Sabriel’s journey to the other side (the Old Kingdom) in order to find out what happened to her father and help him. Often affiliated with a warlock or witch. A person who communicates with the dead in order to help understand and change events.
She immediately knows her father is in danger, probably dead, but maybe not beyond the gate of returning him. She has just finished the last term at a boarding school at Wyverley College.Ī strange creature of death came to her school and delivered a sack with her father’s tools (he is the Abhorsen.) Principally his sword and silver bell.
The link is to Amazon to see the list of all the books. Sabriel is book one in a series of six books.
My copy is a 25th Anniversary Classic Edition. Rating: A very good story-well-written-engaging. Dystopian.Īudience: Readers of young adult fantasy books. Publisher and Publication Date: HarperCollins.
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