The Gathering (Carmody novel) facts for kids
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| Author | Isobelle Carmody |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Publisher | Puffin Books |
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Publication date
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1993 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) and audiobook (cassette) |
| Pages | 266 |
| ISBN | 0-14-036059-X (hardcover) |
| OCLC | 32150390 |
| LC Class | PZ7.C2176 Gat 1993 |
The Gathering is a popular Australian young adult novel. It was written by the famous fantasy author Isobelle Carmody. The book was first released in 1993 by Puffin Books Australia.
This novel has been very successful. It has sold more than 70,000 copies in Australia and New Zealand. The Gathering won the 1993 Children's Peace Literature Award. It was also named Book of the Year in 1994 by the Children's Book Council of Australia. In 1994, schools in Victoria, Australia, started using the novel in their English classes.
Book Awards and Honors
The Gathering has received many awards and nominations. These awards show how much people loved the book.
- Joint winner – Children's Peace Literature Award: Best Book (1993)
- Won – CBCA Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers (1994)
- Shortlisted – NSW 3M Talking Book Award (1994)
- Second place – Western Australia Young Readers Book Award (1994)
- Shortlisted – Kids Own Australia Literature Award (1995)
- Shortlisted – Young Australian Best Book Award (1994)
Movie and TV Plans
There have been talks about turning The Gathering into a movie. These ideas started way back in 1997. A company called Sullivan Entertainment was interested in making the film.
In 2001, a magazine called Variety reported on the plans. They said the movie would be called "New Haven." It was part of a three-movie plan for Sullivan Entertainment's new film division. However, since then, there has been no new information. The project's current status is unknown.
Different Book Editions
The Gathering has been released in several different versions. These include paperbacks, hardbacks, and even an audiobook.
- 1993, Australia, Puffin Books Aust., First paperback edition
- 1994, Australia, Puffin Books Aust., Paperback
- 1994, Australia, Dial Books for Young Readers, Hardback
- 1999, USA, Bolinda Audio, Audiobook cassette (narrated by Peter Hardy)
- 2001, UK, Barn Owl Books, Paperback
