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Foundling

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Foundling

By: D.M. Cornish
Narrated by: Humphrey Bower
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Rossamund has always dreamed of a career in the Navy, fighting tentacled monsters and rescuing damsels from hook-handed pirates. But fate has chosen him for a different path. He is being sent to train as a Lamplighter – to bring light to the inland roads of the Half-Continent, to shine the way for travellers through lands peopled by outcasts, monsters and worse. But for Rossamund to begin his education, he must first undertake a journey of his own – to the great city of High Vesting. Such a road is not for the faint of heart. Only monster-hunters, leers and the most desperate of brigands dare travel the inland ways unguarded. And all Rossamund carries with him is a battered almanac and a pocketful of cheap potions. It is unlikely to be enough.

©2006 D M Cornish. First published by Omnibus Books, a division of Scholastic Australia Pty Limited in. This edition published under licence from Scholastic Australia Pty Limited. (P)2006 Bolinda Publishing Action & Adventure Fantasy & Magic Science Fiction & Fantasy Heartfelt

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'The book is full of mystery and action, taking you on an adventure of discovery from start to finish.' (Fantasy Book Review)
'For the most part, I’d say that any kid who could handle the Harry Potter books, the The Amulet of Samarkand series, or any of the The Lord of the Rings would definitely enjoy this series and get into it.' (School Library Journal)

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