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Seventh Son Orson Scott Card

Name: Seventh Son By Orson Scott Card
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Seventh Son by Orson Scott Card

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Summary

Blending folklore and myth, this novel follows young Alvin Maker as he begins a dangerous journey to discover the secret of a magical power.

Seventh Son Summary

Seventh Son by Orson Scott Card

American Library Association "Best Books for Young Adults"

From the author of Ender's Game, an unforgettable story about young Alvin Maker: the seventh son of a seventh son. Born into an alternative frontier America where life is hard and folk magic is real, Alvin is gifted with the power. He must learn to use his gift wisely. But dark forces are arrayed against Alvin, and only a young girl with second sight can protect him.

Includes an excerpt of Orson Scott Card's new novel, THE LOST GATE!

The Tales of Alvin Maker series
Seventh Son
Red Prophet
Prentice Alvin
Alvin Journeyman
Heartfire
The Crystal City

Seventh Son Reviews

"Truly marvelous and beautiful." --KLIATT

"An American fantasy in the tradition of T. H. White's Sword in the Stone." --School Library Journal

"A consistently gripping tale featuring solid historical research and a keen understanding of religious experience. Another major effort by a world class talent. Highly recommended." --Booklist

"Captures the essence of a world where folk magic abounds. A tribute to the art of storytelling, this is highly recommended." --Library Journal

"This beguiling book recalls Robert Penn Warren in its robust blend of folktale, history, parable, personal testimony, and pioneer narrative." --Publishers Weekly

About Orson Scott Card

Born in Richland, Washington in 1951, Orson Scott Card grew up in California, Arizona, and Utah. He lived in Brazil for two years as an unpaid missionary for the Mormon Church and received degrees from Brigham Young University (1975) and the University of Utah (1981). The author of numerous books, Card was the first writer to receive both the Hugo and Nebula awards for best novel two years in a row, first for Ender's Game and then for the sequel Speaker for the Dead. He lives with his wife and children in North Carolina.

Additional information

Sku

GOR005327541

ISBN 13

9780812533057

ISBN 10

0812533054

Title

Seventh Son by Orson Scott Card

Author

Orson Scott Card

Condition

Used - Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

St Martin's Press

Year published

1993-06-01

Number of pages

241

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us