Synopsis

Discover the Graceling Realm in this unforgettable, award-winning novel from bestselling author Kristin Cashore.

A New York Times bestseller * ALA Best Book for Young Adults * Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature Winner * Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Booklist, and BCCB Best Book of the Year

"Rageful, exhilarating, wistful in turns (New York Times Book Review) with "a knee weakening romance" (Los Angeles Times). Graceling is a thrilling, action-packed fantasy adventure that will resonate deeply with anyone trying to find their way in the world.

Graceling tells the story of the vulnerable-yet-strong Katsa, who is smart and beautiful and lives in the Seven Kingdoms where selected people are born with a Grace, a special talent that can be anything at all. Katsa's Grace is killing.

As the king's niece, she is forced to use her extreme skills as his brutal enforcer. Until the day she meets Prince Po, who is Graced with combat skills, and Katsa's life begins to change. She never expects to become Po's friend. She never expects to learn a new truth about her own Grace--or about a terrible secret that lies hidden far away . . . a secret that could destroy all seven kingdoms with words alone.

And don't miss the sequel Fire and companion Bitterblue, both award-winning New York Times bestsellers featuring Kristin Cashore's elegant, evocative prose and unforgettable characters.

Author: Kristin Cashore
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 480
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9780152063962
Award: Virginia Readers Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Golden Sower Award - Honor Book
Award: Iowa High School Book Award - Nominee
Award: Georgia Peach Book Award for Teen Readers - Nominee
Award: Texas Lone Star Reading List - Commended
Award: Tayshas Reading - Commended
Award: Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award - Nominee
Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award - Recommended
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Colorado Blue Spruce Award - Nominee
Award: Rhode Island Teen Book Award - Winner
Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Nominee
Award: Sequoyah Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Evergreen Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize - Winner
Award: California Young Reader Medal - Winner
Award: Indies Choice Book Awards - Honor Book
Award: Green Mountain Book Award - Winner
Award: William C. Morris YA Debut Award - Finalist
Award: Cybils - Finalist
Award: Gateway Readers Award - Second Place
Award: Florida Teens Read - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 07/21/2008 pg. 160
Kirkus Review - Children 09/01/2008 pg. 941
Voice of Youth Advocates 10/01/2008 pg. 347 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Booklist 10/01/2008 pg. 42
School Library Journal 10/01/2008 pg. 140
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2008 pg. 697
Publishers Weekly Best Books 11/03/2008 pg. 33
New York Times Book Review 11/09/2008 pg. 33
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2009
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2008 pg. 38
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2009 pg. 13
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2009 - Superior,Well Above Average
ALA Best Books Young Adults 03/15/2009 pg. 13