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by Garth Nix (Author) "Tal stretched out his hand and pulled himself up onto the next out-thrust spike of the Tower ..." (more)
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Tal, a Chosen of the Orange Order, is having the worst luck lately. Just when he is getting ready for the Day of Ascension--a day when all the 13-year-old Chosen from the Castle of Seven Towers enter the spirit world of Aenir--his father disappears with the family's only primary Sunstone, which Tal needs for the ascension. Without it, he cannot enter Aenir and bind himself to a Shadowspirit--a kind of guardian being that serves as a friend and protector to the person it is bound to. And without a Shadowspirit, Tal will lose both his Chosen status and any hope of finding a cure for his mother's mysterious wasting illness, a cure that can only come from Aenir. Tal tries to beg, borrow, and even steal a Sunstone. But his attempts fail, and in his final act of thievery, Tal is thrown off the Castle of Seven Towers by a powerful Shadowspirit Keeper and into an adventure beyond his imagining.

Australian fantasy author Garth Nix (well known for his novels Sabriel and Shade's Children, both ALA list picks) has joined with Lucasfilm to launch a six-book fantasy series about Tal's world, of which The Fall is the first installment. Packed with excitement and wonderfully weird creatures like the living sea of Selski and the hungry, one-horned Merwin, Nix's latest tale will enchant readers. Containing elements of The Golden Compass and the Harry Potter books, The Seventh Tower is an epic fantasy not to be missed. (Ages 11 to 14) --Jennifer Hubert --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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3.0 out of 5 stars The Seventh Tower Series' The Fall (Book 1), Jun 14 2004
By Terry Farrell "Jadzia Dax" (Concord, North Carolina, United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Seventh Tower #1: The Fall (Paperback)
Tal Graile-Rerem, a twelve year old of the Orange Order of the Chosen has not been having the best of luck lately. His father, Rerem is missing, presumed to be dead, taking along with him their only live Primary Sunstone. His little brother, Gref, is missing. His sister, Kusi, has been put into the care of his evil cousins, Lallek and Korrek. And his most immediate problem is his mother, Graile. She has been sick, and when her weakening Sunstone goes out, they all will be forever banished to the rank of the Underfolk, the worst possible punishment that a Chosen can receive. So he is climbing the Orange tower to get a Primary Sunstone. If he can get one, he can possibly promote his family to the Yellow Level. As he gets near the Veil, a mysterious cover that separates the real world from the spirit world of Aenir, he finds a free shadow, called the Keeper. Suddenly, he is picked up by the wind and carried out, far, far away. So far, he is dropped onto the Ice, and he can't see the Castle. There's nothing out there. Or is there? How will Tal get back to his home in the Castle? Read the first book of this compelling series, The Fall, to find out!

I liked this book best because of the action-packed second half. The story kind of plodded along during the first part, but after that, it became more interesting as Tal journeyed towards home, to look for a sunstone for his family. It also became pretty neat to see the way that he sees his world. I'd recommend this book to readers ages 8-14, and also to fiction and fantasy lovers that think they are up for a bit of an adventure!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book, Jun 12 2004
By "ushnarkthemighty" (Tewksbury, MA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Seventh Tower #1: The Fall (Paperback)
This book is the wonderful start to a fantastic series. It tells the story of a young boy who has to find a primary sunstone to save his family, but has a mishap, leading to many adventures. Later in the series, he uncovers a conspiracy to overthrow the Empress. A fantastic book and series. You really should buy it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Work of Genius, May 10 2004
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This review is from: Seventh Tower #1: The Fall (Paperback)
This book starts you out with great storytelling and continues through with great action sequences, suspense, and great spells. In my personal opinion, I see this book as a complete work of genius. And if Garth Nix is as smart as he appears to be then he should continue to entertain people with his magnificent storytelling.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Seventh Tower Series' The Fall (Book 1)
Tal Graile-Rerem of the Orange Order of the Chosen has not been having the best of luck lately. His father, Rerem is missing, presumed to be dead, taking along with him their only... Read more
Published on April 7 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars magical sorcery novel
I liked this book because it was different. I've never read any book like it. It was interesting to learn about Tal and his family's way of life. Read more
Published on Mar 16 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars The Seventh Tower Book #1: The Fall Review
Tal is a Chosen boy living in the Castle called the Seven Towers. A Chosen is a person born to live in the Castle. All Chosen carry Sunstones. Read more
Published on Mar 1 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars The Rise of...
The Rise Of...
The Seventh Tower; The Fall
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Tal and Milla are on a dangerous quest, each for their own people. Read more

Published on Feb 13 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting
I really did like this book and would recommend if you are a fantasy lover to read it yourself i own the book that has book 1-3 in it and have just finished this one i would... Read more
Published on Feb 1 2004 by hogwartsbound06

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY GOOD!!!!!!
Well this is the first fantasy book I liked.After I read it I went out and bought the rest of the series.It's an extremly intresting story line. Read more
Published on Jan 28 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Good start to a great series
Don't let the fact that this is a children's book throw you off. This is an amazing book that I think people of all ages will enjoy. Read more
Published on Jan 9 2004 by Kit

5.0 out of 5 stars A Story in the Dark.
Tal, main charactor, lives in a world with the sun blocked by a veil. He is one of the chosen, a castle resident who does Sunstone magic. Read more
Published on Aug 22 2003 by jencha

4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as Sabriel but amazing in it's own way
Thirteen-year-old Tal is a chosen. This means that in place of his shadow he has a shadowguard, a shapshifting shadow that protects him from harm. Read more
Published on Jun 2 2003 by Nancy E.

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best book I've read!
I've read many books, and this is one of the best! At first I read this book because my teacher told me to, but I now want to buy all of them! Read more
Published on May 25 2003

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