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Is part of The Kira Chronicles [Trilogy] Karen Simpson Nikakis , 2007 series - author novel (number 1 in series)
Issue Details: First known date: 2007... 2007 The Whisper of Leaves
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'Can healing defeat the sword?

'In seasons long past, twin gold-eyed princes sundered a kingdom. Rejecting his twin brother's warrior ways, Kasheron established a community deep in the southern forests.

'Forgotten by the outside world and protected by the trackless trees of Allogrenia, Kasheron's Tremen community has flourished, with his legacy of peace and healing upheld generations on.

'But now the forest has been breached by hostile intruders ...

'Fighting and bloodshed follow, testing even the skills of Kira, the greatest of all Tremen Healers. As well as sharing Kasheron's gift for healing, Kira has inherited his golden eyes and inspirational qualities - she, too, is seen as a leader amongst her people.

'As the attacks upon the Tremen become more violent, Kira is faced with a terrible dilemma. Should she stay and risk the annihilation of her community, or set out on a perilous journey north to seek aid from their long-lost warrior kin?' (Publisher's blurb)

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Notes

  • Dedication: For Libby Ferri, lifelong friend, 28 November 1954 - 29 November 2006

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Crows Nest, North Sydney - Lane Cove area, Sydney Northern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,: Arena , 2007 .
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      Extent: xi, 416p.p.
      ISBN: 9781741752243
    • Crows Nest, North Sydney - Lane Cove area, Sydney Northern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,: Allen and Unwin , 2008 .
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      Extent: 415p.p.
      ISBN: 9781741755046, 1741755042

Works about this Work

The Whisper of Leaves Emily Meldrum , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: Viewpoint : On Books for Young Adults , Autumn vol. 16 no. 1 2008; (p. 52)

— Review of The Whisper of Leaves Karen Simpson Nikakis , 2007 single work novel
Untitled George Dunford , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , April no. 300 2008; (p. 31)

— Review of The Whisper of Leaves Karen Simpson Nikakis , 2007 single work novel
Internet Amateurs, Japanese Whalers, a Fantastic Tale, A Notable Broadcaster, There's Lots to Read this Weekend Ian Nichols , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: The West Australian , 22 September 2007; (p. 40-41)

— Review of The Shadow Thief Alexandra Adornetto , 2007 single work children's fiction ; The Whisper of Leaves Karen Simpson Nikakis , 2007 single work novel
Untitled Scott Moore , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 15 September 2007; (p. 12)

— Review of The Whisper of Leaves Karen Simpson Nikakis , 2007 single work novel
Book of the Week Lucy Sussex , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 19 August 2007; (p. 30)

— Review of The Whisper of Leaves Karen Simpson Nikakis , 2007 single work novel
Universal Mysteries Van Ikin , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 11-12 August 2007; (p. 34)

— Review of Dark Space Marianne de Pierres , 2007 single work novel ; The Whisper of Leaves Karen Simpson Nikakis , 2007 single work novel
Book of the Week Lucy Sussex , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 19 August 2007; (p. 30)

— Review of The Whisper of Leaves Karen Simpson Nikakis , 2007 single work novel
Untitled Scott Moore , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 15 September 2007; (p. 12)

— Review of The Whisper of Leaves Karen Simpson Nikakis , 2007 single work novel
Internet Amateurs, Japanese Whalers, a Fantastic Tale, A Notable Broadcaster, There's Lots to Read this Weekend Ian Nichols , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: The West Australian , 22 September 2007; (p. 40-41)

— Review of The Shadow Thief Alexandra Adornetto , 2007 single work children's fiction ; The Whisper of Leaves Karen Simpson Nikakis , 2007 single work novel
Untitled George Dunford , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , April no. 300 2008; (p. 31)

— Review of The Whisper of Leaves Karen Simpson Nikakis , 2007 single work novel
Fantasy Friday 2007 single work column
— Appears in: Bookseller + Publisher Magazine , June vol. 86 no. 9 2007; (p. 64)
Louise Thurtell, fiction publisher with Allen and Unwin, tells Bookseller + Publisher how her 'Friday Pitch' initiative resulted in the discovery of Karen Nikakis's The Whisper of Leaves.
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