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The Shadowhunter's Codex

being a record of the ways and laws of the Nephilim, the chosen of the Angel Raziel

Cassandra Clare, Joshua Lewis

Ages 10–16

Readers rate it 3.6 (70 on Hardcover)

288 pages · Released Oct 29, 2013

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This is an illustrated guide to the Shadowhunter world rather than a narrative novel, featuring lore, demon languages, and training information annotated by characters from the series. While it discusses weapons, demons, and combat in a fantasy context, the guide format keeps content educational and matter-of-fact rather than graphic. It works best as a companion to the main series and assumes familiarity with Shadowhunter mythology.

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Delve into the details of all things Shadowhunter with this illustrated guide to the knowledge and lore of the Shadowhunter world. Since the thirteenth century, the Shadowhunter’s Codex has been the one and only manual for Shadowhunters looking to brush up on their demon languages, learn proper stele use, and discover... Delve into the details of all things Shadowhunter with this illustrated guide to the knowledge and lore of the Shadowhunter world. Since the thirteenth century, the Shadowhunter’s Codex has been the one and only manual for Shadowhunters looking to brush up on their demon languages, learn proper stele use, and discover just what exactly a pyxis is. Featured in both The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices, this guide is a necessity for any young Nephilim on their journey to becoming a Shadowhunter. Beautifully illustrated, the Codex contains images of the famous Shadowhunter homeland of Idris, as well as depictions of demons and other Downworlders. But this isn’t just any copy of The Shadowhunter’s Codex. It’s Clary’s copy, and as an artist herself, she’s sketched pictures of her friends and family in the book, and scrawled helpful advice in the margins. Of course, she couldn’t exactly stop Jace or Simon from adding their thoughts either. Part encyclopedia, part history, part training manual—complete with commentary from Shadowhunters who have seen it all—this beautiful guide is a perfect supplement to the #1 New York Times bestselling series.

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  • Young Adult Fiction
  • Diverse Characters
  • N/A driven
  • Weak Character Development
  • Unloveable Characters
  • Not Diverse Characters
  • informative
  • Fantasy
  • Young Adult
  • Fiction
  • Juvenile Fiction
  • Magic

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ISBN 9781442496835 · Simon and Schuster