Cashore, Kristin Graceling, 471 p. Harcourt, 2008.
MS, HS - ESSENTIAL
Some people in Katsa's homeland have what's called a 'grace". Unfortunately, Katsa's grace is for killing; she has been trained since she was eight to be used as a weapon for her uncle, the king. As she has grown, however, she has, along with her cousin and some other trusted advisors, formed a secret Council to perform good deeds, also. On her mission to rescue an old man who was being held prisoner, Katsa meets a man with a gift that almost rivals her own. When they meet during the light of day, the two intrigue each other and they train together. Someone, however, is such a large threat that the pair must risk their lives to take out the ultimate enemy.
Graceling will impress older middle school and high school students, while it can easily crossover into the adult fantasy market.
Cindy - Library-Teacher
MS, HS - ESSENTIAL
Some people in Katsa's homeland have what's called a 'grace". Unfortunately, Katsa's grace is for killing; she has been trained since she was eight to be used as a weapon for her uncle, the king. As she has grown, however, she has, along with her cousin and some other trusted advisors, formed a secret Council to perform good deeds, also. On her mission to rescue an old man who was being held prisoner, Katsa meets a man with a gift that almost rivals her own. When they meet during the light of day, the two intrigue each other and they train together. Someone, however, is such a large threat that the pair must risk their lives to take out the ultimate enemy.
Graceling will impress older middle school and high school students, while it can easily crossover into the adult fantasy market.
Cindy - Library-Teacher
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