• The Gift

  • The First Book of Pellinor
  • By: Alison Croggon
  • Narrated by: Eloise Oxer
  • Length: 19 hrs and 41 mins
  • Unabridged Audiobook
  • Release date: 12-13-11
  • Language: English
  • Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars 4.3 (7 ratings)

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Publisher's Summary

Maerad is a slave in a desperate and unforgiving settlement, taken there as a child when her family is destroyed in war. She is unaware that she possesses a powerful gift, a gift that marks her as a member of the School of Pellinor. It is only when she is discovered by Cadvan, one of the great Bards of Lirigon, that her true heritage and extraordinary destiny unfolds. Now she and her teacher, Cadvan, must survive a punishing and uncertain journey through a time and place where the dark forces they battle with stem from the deepest recesses of other-worldly terror.
©2002 Alison Croggon (P)2011 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
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Critic Reviews

A compelling world of fantasy and conflict, beauty and bedevilment with a wonderfully drawn heroine in the fearless Maerad."A ripping read... fantasytastic!" ( Herald Sun)
"Rich and passionate, supremely satisfying." ( Kirkus Starred Review)
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5 out of 5 stars
By debbie on 06-23-12

Exquisite

Where does The Gift rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The Gift and all four of the Pellinor books are a must read or a must listen to. Alison Croggon writes these books as she writes poetry:her language sings with exquisite beauty. Eloise Oxer is a brilliant narrator and brings the stories to life perfectly. These are my favourite novels of all time. Enjoy!

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1 out of 5 stars
By Lynn on 09-23-13

The Gift? Not for me

The summary of this book sounded promising but I found the narration very dificult to listen to. I tried several times but found myself getting no further into the story the voice was so annoying that I gave up

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1 out of 5 stars
By honeybee on 03-18-13

Predicable fantasy & shocking singing.

Would loved to of scene the author really show us something with more depth. I took a gamble on this, specially as the sample on here is of the authors thank you notes and not the actual book so it was a leap in the dark!

This is very standard fantasy, you will know where its going and how it will end and there are no surprises to keep you listening.

The narrator cant sing which takes something away from the story since there voice is suppose to be there magic. Not sure why they didnt hire a singer as its such a major part! takes so much credibility away.

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