The Separated

by Troon Harrison

Overview

"A skillfully crafted novel, very highly recommended for its creative magical world and tangible vivid descriptions." -Midwest Book ReviewLong ago, a fierce sea dragon sank a ship that carried two Corno d'Oro-Golden Horns-and their Keeper. The creatures-with power against darkness-were separated, and passed into myth. But now evil grows, for the cruel Lord Maldici guards a terrible secret in his mountain stronghold. He studies the black book of sorcery, and sends out spies to quest for the missing Corno d'Oro. Vita is the youngest descendant in the long line of Keepers. Her magic must preserve the remaining Corno d'Oro in safety, for only its power can thwart the growing evil. Yet Vita is in danger of betraying her trust. Her best friend, the pirate Giovanni, struggles to break free of the gold-greed that enslaves his people. Only then can he aid Vita, and vanquish the dragon in battle. But when Vita wavers, Giovanni's life will be at risk in the dungeons of Lord Maldici. One other person will aid them: Marina, outcast daughter of a sea witch, searching for a home in the land of Verde. Overcoming their differences, these three must find the courage to save what they love most from the gathering power of darkness. Finalist, Book of the Year, INDIEFAB!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781988211022
Publisher:	Troon Harrison
Publication date:	02/19/2016
Series:	Tales of Terre , #1
Pages:	428
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.95(d)
Age Range:	12 - 18 Years

About the Author

Troon Harrison is an internationally published, award winning author, an editor, and a creative writing teacher. Born in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Troon was raised mainly in Cornwall, England. She holds degrees in sociology, primary education, and English literature. When she isn't writing, she is out in the pasture, enjoying the companionship of her horses.

Her work is published in six languages and eight countries and has been favorably reviewed in leading periodicals (including Quill and Quire, The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star, Library Journal, Atlantic Review, Kirkus, Horn Books, Canadian Materials, Canadian Book Review Annual, The London Times, and Canadian Living). Her books have consistently been chosen as notable by the Canadian Children's Book Center in Toronto, and two of her picture books are animated television shows on YTV.