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The Oracle (The Oracle Sequence) (Paperback)

by Catherine Fisher (Author)
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  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder Children's Books; First Edition edition (16 Jan 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340843764
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340843765
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 152,115 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The Oracle Betrayed comes from the pen of the award-winning Welsh author and poet Catherine Fisher, and grabs readers quickly with a convincingly imagined Greco-Egyptian setting and characters that defy quick classification. Our heroine, Mirany, begins the story as a timid teen serving the High Priestess, the masked Speaker who discerns the wishes of a god through a mysterious island oracle. When the current Archon (the sequestered God-on-Earth) passes a secret note to Mirany just before he's sacrificed, the story throws intrigue onto intrigue with a murder plot, a drunken musician, a conflicted scribe, a slick tomb robber, an offended Rain Goddess and no shortage of mystic burial rituals and dusty tombs.

Fisher's biggest accomplishment is that for all the page-turning action, she still manages to raise some pretty heady ideas about death, ambition and the nature of faith. Expect both kids and grown-ups to be reaching for Fisher's follow-up. (Ages 9 to 12) --Paul Hughes, Amazon.com --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.



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Catherine Fisher has conjured up an intoxicating world reminiscent of the Arabian Nights. Highly recommended -
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Al last - something different to wizards. . ., 4 Jul 2004
By Brida "izumi" (Worcs) - See all my reviews
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The reason why I chose this book was because it sounded so different to other children's books. Instead of the usual idea of basing a story around magic, Fisher's book revolves around religion, yet it is so much more than just religion.

The main character, Mirany, is made Bearer-of-the-God. In her new role, she becomes one of the Nine - sacred people who are involved with the God. However, Mirany is unsure of whether the God really exists: couldn't the Speaker-for-the-God simply make up the 'messages' that they supposedly receive direct from the God? Mirany seems aware that treachery could easily happen, yet her role as Bearer means she has to keep quiet. Her fears are realised when the Archon (kind of God on earth) dies, giving her a message on his death-bed that all is not what it seems and that Argelin, a corrupt general, will appoint a new Archon who they will be able to control.

That is only a fraction of the plot. Mirany is not completely alone - she has a few accomplices who try to make sure that the real Archon will be rightly selected: one is a drunken musician and the other is a scribe, who has secrets of his own.

Fisher's book is truly unique - she explores many issues; political treachery, personal betrayal, bribery, religious uncertainty are just some. And she has triumphed in making a book which will easily be enjoyed by children and adults alike. She certainly deserves for this book, and the sequel, to receive the recognition it deserves.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Amazing!, 17 April 2004
Its truly an amazing book. It had an interesting plot and colourful character’s. The book starts out with her being chosen to be the new Bearer for the God. Unfortunally for Mirany, she doesn’t believe in God, but being shoved into a building with the nine most sacred people in the land forces her to keep her views quiet. Before he dies, the Archon trusts Mirany with a deadly secret, that the Speaker (really important religious person, kinda like the pope) is corrupt. He tells her to find his good friend Oblek who will help her to find the new true Archon after he is dead. Confused? You should be, so READ IT! This is only a FRACTION of the story. This story includes a traitorous scribe, a tomb thief, a drunken musician, Gods, backstabbing friends and so many ideas your head will explode. This book should defiantly be more popular than potter.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Definetly worth the read, 10 Dec 2003
By H. Trend "Artistic Chardon" (Leeds, England, UK) - See all my reviews
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The Oracle is an amazing story with a host of characters that make you laugh, cry and hold your breath. Unlike other authors Catherine Fisher makes you wonder whether the end will actually be rosey - and at times you doubt that anyone will survive. The description and writing of this book means it is a tale that any age will enjoy - I'm 18 and I still couldn't put it down!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Grade 9 Book Review by Mohammad Al-Ansari
The book, The Oracle, teaches us that you don't have to be big to do big things. The story goes that the old Archon has died and the kingdom is in need of a new Archon. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2007 by Mo

5.0 out of 5 stars The title is slightly misleading
At first I thought that this was a sequel to the amazing paperback edition of "The Oracle" until I discovered that it is, in fact, a reprint of the original and the only things... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Why should kids have all the fun?
I'm an adult, and I loved it. It's gritty (human sacrifice in chapter 1) but also feeds escapist fantasy by being set in a country which is a vague approximation of ancient Egypt... Read more
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