The serpent gift - Lene Kaaberbl

The third book in the thrilling fantasy adventure series, The Shamer Chronicles

A watching face in a market crowd, a mist-shrouded figure on the moor, a haunting presence seen only when he wants to be seen? Sezuan, possessor of the Serpent Gift for lie and illusion, is a chilling and ambiguous figure at the best of times.
He is also Dina's father. And when he comes to claim the daughter he has never seen, the Shamer and her family are catapulted into reckless flight and danger. With nowhere else to turn, Dina must learn to see through her father's deceit and use her own powers to her advantage.

An award-winning and highly acclaimed writer of fantasy, Lene Kaaberbl was born in 1960, grew up in the Danish countryside and had her first book published at the age of 15. Since then she has written more than 30 books for children and young adults. Lene's huge international breakthrough came with The Shamer Chronicles, which is published in more than 25 countries selling over a million copies worldwide.

"The series as a whole is in good standing alongside Philip Pullman'sHis Dark Materialstrilogy and C. S. Lewis'The Chronicles of Narnia."-Booklist, starred review

"The term 'page-turner' is often used, but not always justified. It is deserved here, tenfold. I really, really couldn't put the book down."-School Librarian

"The most original new fiction of this kind ... thrilling and thoughtful."-The Times

"Spiced with likable characters and an intriguing new magical ability - eagerly awaiting volume two."-Kirkus

"This novel stands on its own and offers a satisfying conclusion even as it provides an intriguing setting and mythology for future adventures."-Publishers Weekly

"An absorbing and fast-paced fantasy/mystery bursting with action and intrigue. The only question is: when will the next one come out?"-Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books