Ashling
 Second Edition Penguin Cover | |
| Author | Isobelle Carmody |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Series | Obernewtyn Chronicles |
| Genre | Fantasy, Science fiction, Post-apocalyptic fiction |
| Publisher | Penguin Books |
Publication date | February 1995 |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | 521 |
| ISBN | 978-0-670-85357-1 |
| Preceded by | The Farseekers |
| Followed by | The Keeping Place |
Ashling is the third book in the Obernewtyn series by Isobelle Carmody.
Synopsis
The powerful Misfit Elspeth is sent to Sutrium, the seat of the ruling totalitarian Council, to seal and alliance between the secret community at Obernewtyn and the rebel forces. Yet her journey takes her far beyond the borders of the Land, across the sea into the heart of the mysterious desert region, Sador. There she seeks help to destroy the weaponmachines but before her dark quest can begin, she must learn the truth of her dream: why the Beforetimers destroyed their world...[1]
Reception
Awards and Nominations
In 1996, Ashling was shortlisted for "Young Adult Novel" in the Aurealis Award.[2]
Publication history
Single Book Publications:[3][4][5]
| Year | Country | Publisher | Media Type | Cover Designer | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | AUS | Viking Books | Paperback | Connell Lee | 521 | 9780670853571 |
| 1996 | UK | Puffin Books | Paperback | 521 | 9780140368246 | |
| 1997 | AUS | Penguin Books | Paperback | Miles Lowrey, Ellie Exarchos | 522 | 0-14-027151-1 |
| 2001 | US | Tor Books | Hardcover | Donato Giancola | 428 | 0-312-86956-8 |
| 2002 | US | Tor Books | Paperback | 467 | 0-812-58424-4 | |
| 2003 | US | Starscape | Paperback | Tristan Elwell | 467 | 0-765-34622-2 |
| 2007 | AUS | Penguin Books | Paperback | Les Petersen | 524 | 9780140271515 |
| 2008 | US | Random House | Paperback | 496 | 9780375857690 | |
| 2011 | UK | Bloomsbury Publishing | Paperback | 544 | 9781408806968 | |
Combined Volumes:[3]
| Year | Country | Title | Publisher | Media Type | Cover Designer | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | AUS | The Obernewtyn Chronicles (Books 1-3) | Penguin Books | Paperback | Miles Lowrey | 1078 | 9780734305022 |
| 2012 | US | The Dreamtrails (Book 3&4) | Bluefire | Paperback | Les Petersen | 928 | 9780307932198 |
References
- ↑ http://www.penguin.com.au/products/9780140271515/ashling-obernewtyn-chronicles
- ↑ Mark R. Kelly. "Index of Literary Nominees". The LOCUS Index to Science-Fiction Awards. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
- 1 2 "Bibliography: Ashling". The Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved 31 August 2011.
- ↑ Cathy Larsen. "Concept roughs for the Obernewtyn series" (PDF). Penguin Books. Retrieved 31 August 2011.
- ↑ "Ashling-Isobelle Carmody". Bloomsbury Publishing. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
External links
- Ashling title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
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