Plot Summary

Sabriel

Garth Nix
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Sabriel

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1995

Book Brief

Garth Nix

Sabriel

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

496

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Old Kingdom • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

1995

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

1000L

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Super Short Summary

In Sabriel, Sabriel, a young girl from a non-magical boarding school in Ancelstierre, must journey into the magical and dangerous Old Kingdom to find her necromancer father after he goes missing. As she navigates this treacherous world, she learns to wield magic, gains companions like Mogget and Touchstone, and confronts powerful dark forces that threaten both realms. The book contains themes of death and resurrection.

Mysterious

Dark

Fantastical

Adventurous

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

218,551 ratings

79%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Sabriel by Garth Nix offers a captivating mix of fantasy and horror, garnering praise for its imaginative world-building and strong female protagonist. The narrative delivers compelling character development and a unique magical system, though some find the pacing uneven. Overall, it's celebrated for its originality and depth, despite minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Sabriel?

Readers who enjoyed Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling or The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman will likely relish Sabriel by Garth Nix. With its rich, magical world and strong, determined protagonist, this book appeals to lovers of dark fantasy, coming-of-age stories, and intricate world-building.

4.3

218,551 ratings

79%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

496

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Old Kingdom • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

1995

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

1000L

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