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"""An evocative epic laced with myth and fact... The Last of the Gifted is a classic."" - Ottawa Review of Books Get this award-winning medieval fantasy series in one special omnibus edition: Last of the Gifted: Spirit Sight (Book 1) and Water Sight (Book 2). Warrior-in-training Hyw can control the mind of any bird or animal. Catrin can see the future in a drop of water. When the last true Prince of Wales is murdered, Hyw's gift allows him to meld with the prince's spirit. Now they must unite their abilities to help their people-and the prince's traitorous brother-escape Longshanks' ruthless army. Magic, mythology, and forgotten legends unfold within the historical realities of 13th Century Wales. ""Filled with adventure and romance and a touch of fantasy... Highly Recommended."" - CM Reviews ""Powell's prose has a lyrical quality... a meticulously researched young adult medieval fantasy with compelling characters and high-stakes action."" - Historical Novels Review ""Elegant yet immediately accessible to the reader... a solid novel worthy of the attention of a very broad audience. Highly recommended."" - Top Shelf Magazine"

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Winner of the Moonbeam Bronze Medal for YA Fiction An evocative epic laced with myth and fact... Powerful phrasing, sensory descriptions, and mythical references abound... The Last of the Gifted is a classic. - Ottawa Review of Books Filled with adventure and romance and a touch of fantasy... Highly Recommended. 5 Stars - CM Reviews Powell does a great job mixing elements of fantasy, mythology, and historical conflict... Overall, a meticulously researched young adult medieval fantasy with compelling characters and high-stakes action. Recommended. - Historical Novels Review Weaving history with romance and fantasy-elegant yet immediately accessible. Highly Recommended. - Top Shelf Magazine Dramatic descriptions and gripping scenes... If you love historic tales, look no further than this jewel crafted by Marie Powell. - Scribble's Worth Spirit Sight is intoxicating, electrifying, and resonates with a deep understanding... fantastic yet realistic and relatable realms... Highly recommended! - thereadera.com

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Marie Powell's adventures in castle-hopping across North Wales resulted in this award-winning medieval fantasy, combining magic, mythology, and historical legends with the realities of 13th Century Wales. Marie is the author of more than 40 books with such publishers as Scholastic Education Canada, Amicus, Lerner/Lightning Bolt and more. Her short fiction and poetry appear in literary journals, and her nonfiction in print and online markets. Find her at https: //mariepowell.ca

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