The Obernewtyn Chronicles are a series of science fiction/fantasy novels by Australian author Isobelle Carmody. They have a post apocalyptic setting, and depict a world struggling to come to terms with the destruction caused by global nuclear holocaust. The series' protagonist, Elspeth Gordie, is a young girl with mental powers condemned by the series' main antagonists, the governing bodies known as the Council, and the Herder Faction. The novels...
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The Obernewtyn Chronicles are a series of science fiction/fantasy novels by Australian author Isobelle Carmody. They have a post apocalyptic setting, and depict a world struggling to come to terms with the destruction caused by global nuclear holocaust. The series' protagonist, Elspeth Gordie, is a young girl with mental powers condemned by the series' main antagonists, the governing bodies known as the Council, and the Herder Faction. The novels deal with themes of responsibility, duty, prejudice, discrimination, tolerance, and human and animal rights.
The series consists of five published novels. The sixth and final book of the series is yet to be given a definite release date.
In the American edition published by Random House, The Stone Key has been split into two books, Wavesong, and The Stone Key. Random House will also split The Sending into two books, Red Queen, and The Sending.
The series is narrated through the first person point of view, via the protagonist, Elspeth Gordie....
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