Naondel
Maria Turtschaninoff
About this book
The founding story of the Red Abbey Chronicles, Naondel is a spellbinding tale of finding strength in friendship and never giving up hope, even in the darkest of times In the opulent palace of Ohaddin, women have one purpose - to obey. Some were brought here as girls, captured and enslaved; some as servants; some as wives. All of them must do what the Master tells them, for he wields a deadly and secret power. But the women have powers too. One is a healer. One can control dreams. One is a warrior. One can see everything that is coming. In their golden prison, the women wait. They plan. They write down their stories. They dream of a refuge, a safe place where girls can be free. And, finally, when the moon glows red, they will have their revenge. Maria Turtschaninoff was born in 1977 and has been writing fairy tales since she was five. She is the author of many books about magical worlds, has been awarded the Swedish YLE Literature Prize and has twice won the Society of Swedish Literature Prize. She has also been nominated for the 2017 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and the 2017 CILIP Carnegie Medal. Naondel is part of the Red Abbey Chronicles which began with Maresi.
Censorship history
In 2024, "Naondel" by Maria Turtschaninoff was banned at the school level across several districts in the United States due to its LGBTQ+ content, political themes, and perceived immorality. Notably, the book faced challenges during school board meetings in states such as Texas and Florida, where parents and advocacy groups raised formal complaints. The bans were upheld in multiple districts, reflecting a growing trend of censorship targeting literature that addresses complex social issues.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | LGBTQ+PoliticalReligiousMoral |