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Guardian of the Dead
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Guardian of the Dead (2010) (edit title/settings)

by Karen Healey (Author) (edit contributors)

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In less than a day I had been harassed, enchanted, shouted at, cried on, and clawed. I’d been cold, scared, dirty, exhausted, hungry, and miserable. And up until now, I’d been mildly impressed with my ability to cope.
At her boarding school in New Zealand, Ellie Spencer is like any... read more

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  • Ellie Spencer: The main character of the story. Describes herself as unappealing, but shows true personality throughout the story.
  • Mark: A mysterious boy that has caught Ellie Spencer's attention through the book, and seems to be the start of the basic plot
  • Iris: Kind-hearted and nice, but knows how to take control of a situation (very assertive). Is Kevin's longest friend, has a crush on him. Freshman in college, director of theater production. Part Chinese.
  • Kevin: Kevin is Elli Spencer's best friend, and nothing more, through the book. Shows a big part through Part I of the story.
  • Reka: Marks mother who takes a liking in Kevin.
  • Carrie: A girl in Iris's play.
  • Blake: A guy in Iris's play.
  • Gribaldi: A teacher
  • Carla: A girl in Iris's play.
  • Mrs. Chappell: Add a description of this character.
  • Mansfield
  • Magda
  • Gemma
  • Demetrius
  • Smith
  • Mr. Aaronson
  • Hinemoana
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Quotes edit see section history

  • “We had Classics the next day, which would provide ample opportunities for saying ludicrous things like, "So, are you a wizard, you unbelievable dick?"”
    Ellie
  • “"I went to the supermarket and got you some dick-apology wine. But I'm broke right now, so it's urine d'chat. Normally I'd recommend getting drunk before you open it."”
    Kevin
  • “"Stories change us; they change the world. Peoples are stories of themselves."”
    La Gribaldi
  • “I'm not too big. This is too small!”
    Ellie

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I opened my eyes.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Chapter One: Southern Lights
Chapter Two: Suddenly Strange
Chapter Three: Sitting Inside My Head
Chapter Four: For What You Burn
Chapter Five: Lament for the Numb
Chapter Six: Love in the Air
Chapter Seven: Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No!
Chapter Eight:Violent
Chapter Nine: All Ready Now
Chapter Ten: Together Alone
Chapter Eleven: Pink Frost
Chapter Twelve: Body-Shaped Box
Chapter Thirteen: Not Given Lightly
Chapter Fourteen: Home, Land, and Sea
Chapter Fifteen: Unity
Chapter Sixteen: Why Does Love Do This To Me?
Chapter Seventeen: The Day I Went Under
Chapter Eighteen: Won't Give In
Epilogue: Maybe Tomorrow
Afterword
Glossary
Acknowledgements
Reading Group Guide

Glossary edit see section history

  • Mere: A short, teardrop-shaped club, carved from bone, wood, or stone. Mere made from greenstone are especially valuable.
  • Pakeha: Usually refers to New Zealanders of predominantly white European ancestry. Also sometimes used to refer to non-Maori of any ethnicity.
  • Taiaha: A long club, about five feet long, with a blunt clubbing end and a pointed stabbing end.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Karen Healey (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Country: USA
Publication Date: April 1, 2010
ISBN: 031604430X
Page Count: 352

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Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Young Adults

Grades 9 - 12.

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