Sabriel by Garth Nix

Enter the extraordinary world of the Old Kingdom in Garth Nix’s acclaimed fantasy novel. Sabriel has grown up separated from the dangerous magic of her homeland, but when her father disappears, she must cross into the Old Kingdom and take up the mantle of a young Abhorsen. Armed with bells that control the Dead and her own growing abilities, Sabriel faces a perilous journey filled with dark magic, ancient secrets and unforgettable adventure.