9780064471961. New condition. Mass-market paperback. Language: English. Pages: 352. Mass market (rack) paperback. Glued binding. 352 p. Intended for a juvenile audience. Intended for a young adult/teenage audience. In a savage, futuristic world, four young fugitives attempt to overthrow the bloodthirsty rule of a group called Overlords with the help of Shade, their mysterious mentor. From the author of "Sabriel", winner of the 1995 Aurealis Award for Excellence in Australian Science Fiction for Best Fantasy Novel. An ALA 1998 Best Books for Young Adults. A 1997 Pick of the Lists (ABA).