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Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt

By Rhiannon Williams
Series: The Narroway Trilogy
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Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt follows twelve-year-old Ottilie, who disguises herself as a boy to infiltrate the Narroway Hunt, a secretive group that captures dangerous monsters. Set in a captivating world, Ottilie navigates her place in a male-dominated environment while uncovering hidden truths, ultimately demonstrating courage and determination. This engaging children's adventure combines themes of friendship, bravery, and self-discovery.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to tales of adventure and resilience. It offers an exciting story about a young girl's quest, filled with mysterious creatures, challenging trials, and a compelling world that captures the imagination. Perfect for those who love a mix of fantasy and courage-driven narratives.

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In this captivating middle-grade fantasy-adventure, a young girl must save her brother from a secret order of monster hunters.

Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt follows Ottilie Colter and her brother, Gully, who have always fended for themselves. When Gully goes missing one night, Ottilie sets out to find him and soon makes a horrible discovery. Gully has been forcibly recruited by the Narroway Hunt, a secretive male-only organisation that hunts savage, blight-spreading monsters called 'dredretches'.

Disguising herself as a boy, Ottilie infiltrates the Hunt but quickly realises that taking her brother home won't be easy. Trapped in the heart of the dredretch-infested Narroway, it's impossibly dangerous for them to leave. As she trains to become a Huntsman alongside her brother, hoping for a chance to escape, how long can she keep her true identity a secret?

From Rhiannon Williams, the first-ever middle-grade winner of the Ampersand Prize, comes book one in this bewitching trilogy about friendship, bravery, and having the courage to do what's right. Perfect for fans of Withering-by-Sea by Judith Rossell and A Most Magical Girl by Karen Foxlee.

  • A 2019 CBCA Notable Book of the Year for Younger Readers
  • Longlisted for the 2020 ABDA Awards: Best Designed Children's/Young Adult Series

Series: The Narroway Trilogy

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  • Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Trilogy
    In this captivating middle-grade fantasy-adventure series, a young girl must save her brother from a secret order of monster hunters. Ottilie Colter and her brother, Gully, have always fended for themselves. So when Gully goes missing one night, Ottilie sets out to find him and soon makes a horrible discovery. Gully has been forcibly recruited by the Narroway Hunt, a...
    By Rhiannon Williams
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  • Ottilie Colter and the Master of Monsters
    A jaw-dropping middle-grade adventure about a secret hunt – and a secret hero. Ottilie Colter is the first girl ever to join the secretive, boys-only Narroway Hunt – and she’s determined that she won’t be the last. The Hunt trains children to kill ruthless monsters known as dredretches, but now it's under threat. Dredretches have invaded Fort Fiory, and no-one...
    By Rhiannon Williams
    Paperback
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  • Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt
    In this captivating middle-grade fantasy-adventure, a young girl must save her brother from a secret order of monster hunters. Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt follows Ottilie Colter and her brother, Gully, who have always fended for themselves. When Gully goes missing one night, Ottilie sets out to find him and soon makes a horrible discovery. Gully has been forcibly...
    By Rhiannon Williams
    Paperback
    Sold Out
  • Ottilie Colter and the Withering World
    In the breathtaking final instalment of the middle-grade fantasy series the Narroway Trilogy, all will be revealed ... and not everything is as it seems. Ottilie and her friends are members of the Narroway Hunt, a secret organisation that trains children to kill bloodthirsty monsters called dredretches. Now, the huntsmen are under attack – by something far worse than dredretches....
    By Rhiannon Williams
    Paperback
    Sold Out

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Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt is praised for its imaginative and engaging storytelling, captivating readers with its rich world-building and fast-paced adventure. Reviewers commend its exploration of themes such as gender, fairness, and friendship, with strong and relatable characters leading thrilling escapades. The book's originality and gripping narrative have garnered acclaim, making it a must-read for fans of fantasy-adventure.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761212178

Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 January 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Illustration: N-A

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 335g

Pages: 352

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Rhiannon Williams Series: The Narroway Trilogy Young Adult

About the Author

Originally from Taradale, Victoria, Rhiannon Williams writes magical books for kids. Her Ampersand Prize-winning debut novel, Ottilie Colter and the Narroway Hunt, was named a CBCA Notable Book, an Aurealis Awards finalist, and shortlisted for the Readings Children’s Book Prize and the Speech Pathology Australia book awards. Her latest novel, Dusty in the Outwilds, is a CBCA 2023 Notable Book. Rhiannon was recently shortlisted for the Ena Noël Award 2024. 
 

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    In this captivating middle-grade fantasy-adventure series, a young girl must save her brother from a secret order of monster hunters. Ottilie Colter and her brother, Gully, have always fended for themselves. So when Gully goes missing one night, Ottilie sets out to find him and soon makes a horrible discovery. Gully has been forcibly recruited by the Narroway Hunt, a...
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