I, Coriander

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Magical RealismComing of AgeGood vs. EvilMagicChildren's BookMysteryAdventureFantasyFamilyFriendship
Magical Realism

I, Coriander

Sally Gardner

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Coriander is a young girl living a life tinged with extraordinary sensory experiences; she can taste colours, hear textures, and sees the world with a heightened perception that sets her apart. Her seemingly ordinary existence is shattered when her father is mysteriously imprisoned by a cruel and powerful adversary named Maranta. This devastating event forces Coriander to confront a hidden, magical realm that exists just beyond the veil of everyday reality, a place her father is deeply connected to. Driven by a fierce love for her family, especially her frail younger brother Will, Coriander must gather her courage and venture into this secret world. In this parallel dimension, filled with fantastical creatures and governed by enchantments, Coriander embarks on a perilous quest to uncover the truth behind her father's captivity and ultimately rescue him from Maranta's clutches. Along her journey, she encounters both dangers and unexpected allies, navigating a world where imagination and reality intertwine. The novel is compelling because it masterfully blends the mundane with the magical, seen through the vivid, determined perspective of a child. It explores profound themes of courage, sibling devotion, the power of imagination, the nature of reality, and the enduring strength found in facing one's fears, all within a captivating and suspenseful adventure.

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1 copy

Publisher

Orion Children's Books

Pages

299

Format

PAPERBACK

ISBN-13

9781842555040

ISBN-10

1842555049

Language

English

Published

2006-01-01