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367 p. : map New Zealand author Winner of the Storylines Tessa Duder Award for young adult fiction, 2012 Summary: In a hidden kingdom a mysterious Guardian protects her people with the help of a magical necklace. But evil forces are also seeking the power of the necklace, and as the Guardian grows weaker these forces threaten to destroy the kingdom. With the help of her best friend, Will, and the enigmatic N'tombe, Dana, the rightful heir, must claim the power of the necklace and save her people. But the necklace takes a terrible toll on whoever wears it - a toll that Dana may not be prepared to face. (Publisher)

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Winner of New Zealand Post Children's Book Award: Best First Book 2014. -- Shortlisted for New Zealand Post Children's Book Award: Young Adult Fiction 2014.