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Water Trilogy: Book 1

Ascension (2002) (edit title/settings)

by Kara Dalkey (Author) (edit contributors)

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The sea is the birthplace of legends. Nia, a young mermyd of the Bluefin clan, has had one wish all her life -- to be an Avatar in her beloved home of Atlantis. The ten Avatars rule the beautiful and peaceful undersea city alongside the ancient Farworlders, whose magic keeps their world alive.... read more

Characters edit see section history

  • Nia/Niniane: The main character of the story. A member of the Bluefin Clan and daughter of Pontus and Tayla and granddaughter to Dyonis, a retired Avatar. She has legs, as some of the mermyds do, and highly human features. She is highly qualified for becoming an young Avatar.
  • Dyonis: Nia's grandfather who is a former Avatar.
  • Ar'an: The Farworlder King that is joined to Dyonis.
  • Cephan: Member of the Sting-Ray Clan. A candidate for the Avatar trials and is romantically interested in Nia.
  • Garun: The Bluefin candidate for the Avatar trials. He is selfish and works in the Archives. What he lacks in physical strength and endurance he makes up for with knowledge.
  • Callimar: Nia's best friend. She is a member of the Sun-Fish Clan.
  • Ma'el: A former Avatar. The Farworlder he is joined to is named Joab.
  • Joab: The Farworlder King that is joined to Ma'el.
  • Balasai: Add a description of this character.
  • Pelagia: Callimar's friend
  • Thalassa: Callimar's friend
  • Tyra: Nia's mother
  • Pontus: Nia's father
  • Sala: Housemaid to Nia's family
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Quotes edit see section history

  • “Family defends family and clan defends clan, just as dolphins against sharks band.”
    Nia

First Sentence edit see section history

"Nia! Watch out!"

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 1 of 3 in Water Trilogy. (standard series)

Followed by Reunion.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Kara Dalkey (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Dan Craig (Cover Artist) - Cover Art copywright 2002 by Dan Craig

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: 17th Street productions, an Alloy, Inc. company
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: 2002
ISBN: 0-06-440808-6
Page Count: 235

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Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Young Adults

This is listed as a Young Adult book. It is a short book and is easy read. It could easily be enjoyed by someone aged 9-12 also.

More Books Like This edit see section history

   
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  • Aquamarine
  • Indigo

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