The Farseekers
A Children's Book Council of Australia Honor Book In this powerful sequel to Obernewtyn, young Elspeth Gordie-possessed of extraordinary mental powers-has united with others Misfits for refuge on the remote mountain keep of Obernewtyn. Yet the threat from the totalitarian Council to their safety...
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A Children's Book Council of Australia Honor Book In this powerful sequel to Obernewtyn, young Elspeth Gordie-possessed of extraordinary mental powers-has united with others Misfits for refuge on the remote mountain keep of Obernewtyn. Yet the threat from the totalitarian Council to their safety is ever present. Their only defense is to work hard to develop their mental powers before an inevitable confrontation. But when Elspeth is lured off the mountain in a dangerous quest to rescue a powerful Misfit, the fate of the Obernewtyn colony will hang in the balance.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780765342713 (0765342715)
Publish date: June 16th 2003
Publisher: Starscape
Pages no: 320
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Young Adult,
Adventure,
Science Fiction Fantasy,
Paranormal,
Science Fiction,
Young Adult Fantasy,
Dystopia,
Apocalyptic,
Post Apocalyptic,
Fiction
I am re-reading this series after maybe 10 years of not having re-read it again and again. So, I'm re-discovering which book, in the series, I like and don't like. I am definitely liking this one better than the first one because this book is more action-packed than the first book. Understandingl...
A nice continuation of the first novel. But I found myself fading in interest towards the end. I found that I was missing some connection. Lots of drama, but connecting to the characters was an issue.
I'd really like to give this one 4.5 stars. I tend to be quite sceptical as I read books, assuming that the author is leading me into a long boring part of a story where no real action or surprising plot twists can be had. I love it when an author proves me wrong.The action in this book is really ...
While a good sequel, it didn't capture me quite as much as the first book did. However, I find that that's often the case with second books in almost any series... they seem transitional - more like a stepping stone from book 1 to book 3 than as a separate story. I have the feeling that's the case h...
Good sequel. Still going strong. Getting a tad stranger.