When scientist Nicholas Sayre leaves Ancelestierre to cross the Wall into the Old Kingdom, he has no idea he has been lured there by an ancient evil for his help in fulfilling its terrible destiny. His and the Kingdom's fates lie with the Clayr's daughter Lirael, Prince Sameth and their companions.
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Winner: Best Australian Novel, Australian Science Fiction Achievement Awards (Ditmars), 2002Winner: National Children's Award category of the South Australian Festival Awards for Literature 2002Shortlisted: Aurealis Awards 2001 Best Fantasy N
Awards
Winner of Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature: National Children's Literature Award 2002.