“Abarat” is a fantasy novel that takes place in a fictional archipelago called Abarat, which consists of twenty-five islands, each corresponding to an hour of the day. The story follows Candy Quackenbush, a young girl from Chickentown, Minnesota, who finds herself drawn into this strange and magical world after an encounter with a thief named John Mischief. The plot explores Candy’s adventures as she discovers the mysteries of Abarat and faces adversaries such as Christopher Carrion, a sinister sorcerer, and other malevolent forces.
The novel is known for its rich, imaginative world-building and is accompanied by Clive Barker’s own full-color illustrations, enhancing the surreal and otherworldly atmosphere of the story
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