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by Marianne Curley (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (20 May 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0747557640
  • ISBN-13: 978-0747557647
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 434,535 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This pacy, contemporary mix of action, suspense and fiery relationship is cleverly calculated to appeal to both boys and girls. Imagine if you were able to change history: by altering one tiny thing you could start a string of catastrophic events. Nathan is one of the Named, fated to stop this ever happening - although the forces of chaos have other ideas.

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Imagine if you were able to change history. By altering one tiny thing you could start a chain of catastrophic events...if you wanted to. Ethan is one of the Named, fated to stop this ever happening, although the forces of chaos have other ideas and Ethan is finding it more and more difficult to stay one step ahead. He is also a normal schoolboy, with a life which is rapidly becoming too confusing, and when Isabel arrives on the scene, it only make things worse: at first. This is history in the making - literally.

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't stop reading this book!, 31 May 2002
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I loved this book. I had read "old magic" before, but "The Named" is miles better. It mixes everything from Action, Adventure, mystery, romance and history: the result? A fantstic unmissable novel, by a very talented author. The basic story is about a secret group called The guard, who go back in time to try and prevent the evil Order of Chaos from changing the past and altering the present for their gain. The main characters are Nathan and Isabel, who have to keep there adventurous life secret while still going to school and trying to lead a normal life. This book is full of twists and an amazing, well told story. READ THIS BOOK!!! You'll love it, guaranteed.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal , 23 Sep 2006
This review is from: The Named (Guardians of Time Trilogy) (Paperback)
This is the best book that I have ever read, and believe me, I have read a lot of exceptionally good books. I cannot believe that anyone could even think that this book is rubbish. It is my all time favourite book, and I will list my reasons.

Firstly, the storyline is compelling, and incredibly imaginitive. At first it seems compicated, but it all gets wrapped up well at the end.

Secondly, to the person who said it was bad being written in the present tence, you're incredibly wrong. It's fantastic that it is written this way, and brilliant that an author has finally stepped out of the boundary which is that everyone writes in the past tence. How can you really think you are there, if it isn't happening now?! With this in mind, and it also having been written in the first person, you can really relate to the character, and believe that you are a part of the adventure. Also, in each book it concentrates on two characters, and around about every chapter, it swaps. This is a fantastic idea, as you can understand boths opinions, and views of a situation perfectly without it having to be in a narrator style.

Thirdly, the storyline has everything; adventure, action, good vs evil, romance, magic, need I go on? You would think that this is too good to be true, well, it's also written exceptionally. I started reading this just before Harry Potter 6 came out, so I put it down about a 6th of the way through, but I missed it so much, that I sacraficed HP, until after I'd finished it! That's how good it is. If your not a fan of HP, then it doesnt matter, just imagine your favourite fantasy book, and I'm sure it will be just as good. In my opinion, it's better than all the books I've read, and it will take a lot to push it out of that position. Please trust me on this one. DON'T HESITATE! JUST BUY IT! You won't look back.

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars How could i not read it!, 31 Mar 2006
By Mrs. Bm Thakur "jkt5" (London) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Named (Guardians of Time Trilogy) (Paperback)
I bought this book (with the dark and the key) about 6-8 months and wanted a book to read, so i went to my small libary and picked out the Named, read the first paragraphs and then finished the book in two days! This book is amasing and it really makes you want to be part of it! Moreover there is also a bit of martial arts (kartae, although not mentioned much), for those in the romantic part, it is the small as its the first part. And its amazing how they mix real life with magic.
great battle scens and doesnt go on hours explaing scenery!
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