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New York : Random House, 2005.
Description
Seeking a cure for her sick mother, Courage "Rage" Winnoway and her dogs pass through a magical gateway to a strange land known as Valley where they must find, before the sand in an enchanted hourglass runs out, the powerful wizard noted for his healing magic.
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LibraryThing member francescadefreitas
This is a pretty standard quest story - a girl travels through a magic land to find a wizard to save her ill mother. What made is special was the animals turned human characters - I could really feel the doggishness in their conversations and actions. To say nothing of the goat.
LibraryThing member Blueyonderdreams
Really well constructed book. Very easy to read and it keeps you hooked and deeply invested in the characters.
LibraryThing member zerraweth
Beautifully imagined story with a surprisingly simple message; good for kids.
LibraryThing member BrynDahlquis
Isobelle Carmody is one of the best writers ever. It must be because she's Australian (a lot of my favorite authors are Australian).
But seriously, her writing is just so beautiful and gorgeous that it's hard to stop reading once you've really gotten into it. I admit, the first half of Night Gate is
Isobelle Carmody makes me -feel- everything she writes. In the beginning, Rage is in a miserable position, and I felt just miserable reading about it. When Rage and company encounter the sinister city of Fork, I could -feel- the menacing presence of such a city, and I can honestly say that it gave me chills. When Rage is screaming in pain and fury, I'm screaming right along with her, and when Rage is laughing in happiness, I can't help but join in.
Night Gate is a work of art. That's all I can say.
But seriously, her writing is just so beautiful and gorgeous that it's hard to stop reading once you've really gotten into it. I admit, the first half of Night Gate is
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a bit hard to sink one's teeth into, but if you make it that far, you are definitely in for the rest of the ride.Isobelle Carmody makes me -feel- everything she writes. In the beginning, Rage is in a miserable position, and I felt just miserable reading about it. When Rage and company encounter the sinister city of Fork, I could -feel- the menacing presence of such a city, and I can honestly say that it gave me chills. When Rage is screaming in pain and fury, I'm screaming right along with her, and when Rage is laughing in happiness, I can't help but join in.
Night Gate is a work of art. That's all I can say.
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Original publication date
2000
Physical description
252 p.; 22 inches
ISBN
0375830170 / 9780375830174