Akarnae, 9781761217364
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Boarding school escape leads to magical world, deadly game, impossible choices.
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Akarnae

Book 1 of The Medoran Chronicles

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  • Paperback

    448 pages

  • Release Date

    25 November 2025

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Summary

Alexandra Jennings thought nothing could be worse than being shipped off to a boarding school – until she walks through a magical doorway and finds herself stranded in Medora, a fantasy world full of impossibilities.

Desperate to return home, she learns that only a man named Professor Marselle can help her … but he’s missing.

While waiting for him to reappear, Alex attends Akarnae Academy, Medora’s school for teenagers with extraordinary gifts. She soon starts to enjoy her biz…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781761217364
ISBN-10:1761217364
Author:Lynette Noni
Publisher:Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Imprint:Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:448
Release Date:25 November 2025
Weight:408g
Dimensions:39mm x 210mm x 137mm
Series:The Medoran Chronicles
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Critics Review

  • ‘Let me say right up front that Lynette Noni is a very talented writer. Her books tell stories that draw you in and refuse to let go. Her characters are memorable and quick to surprise. I cannot wait to see what she will do next.’ – Terry Brooks, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Shannara Chronicles
  • ‘Lynette Noni is a masterful storyteller. Her characters steal into your heart and won’t let go!’ – Maria V. Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of the Poison Study series
  • ‘When Lynette Noni opens the door to another world, don’t hesitate: jump in and enjoy.’ – Trudi Canavan, internationally bestselling author of The Black Magician trilogy
  • ‘Noni crafts a vividly textured narrative landscape with an irresistible cast of lovable and love-to-hate characters. The perfect balance of humour, heart and high stakes makes The Medoran Chronicles a reader’s delight.’ – Rachael Craw, award-winning author of the Spark trilogy and The Rift
  • ‘Lynette Noni’s compelling stories keep readers turning pages to the very end.’ – Juliet Marillier, multi-award-winning author of the Sevenwaters series
  • ‘Lynette Noni is a creative powerhouse. Her books leave fans wanting more every time.’ – Gabrielle Tozer, award winning author of Remind Me How This Ends and The Intern
  • ‘Lynette Noni is an absolute powerhouse of Australian YA fantasy: young readers are in Harry-Potter-level fervour about the Medoran series, and she engages with her community with such warmth and genuine enthusiasm.’ – Steph Bowe, author of Sunny at the End of the World, Girl Saves Boy and Night Swimming
  • ‘Lynette Noni creates vivid characters who jump off the page and demand we care for (or hate) them. She also paints a vibrant Medora that is as real as it is fantastic. Lynette entwines both of these writing skills to create a fantasy series up there with Harry Potter, Nevermoor and Narnia.’ – James Lindsay, author of the Plato Wyngard series

About The Author

Lynette Noni

Australian author Lynette Noni studied journalism, academic writing, and human behaviour at university before venturing into the world of fiction. She is the #1 bestselling and award-winning author of The Prison Healer series, The Medoran Chronicles, the Whisper duology, and Wandering Wild. To date, her books have sold more than one million copies in over 20 countries across the globe.

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