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When ten-year-old Rufus discovers that he has magical powers, like his mother, and grandmother, he learns that being a wizard is not quite what he expected.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 3/27/2009
ISBN-10: 0761451765
ISBN-13: 9780761451761
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Will is a ward of the baron's castle because he is an orphan. At 15, the castle wards are apprenticed to learn a skill and Will desperately wants to be selected for battle master school to become a knight. Unfortunately, he is very small. Horace, his adversary, would probably be selected for battle school and he would just continue to harass Will the entire time they are there. The day of the choosing finally arrives, but Will doesn't get picked for battle school. In the room, there is a very secretive man who tells the baron that he would take Will. Will learns that this man is Halt, a very famous Ranger of the kingdom. Will is to become a Ranger, one who uses stealth and special skills with weapons to keep the kingdom's laws and to be the eyes against the enemy. Will becomes an excellent apprentice and starts his many adventures with Halt. This is book 1 in the Ranger's Apprentice series followed by The Burning Bridge.
Book Series: Ranger's Apprentice
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/28/2009
ISBN-10: 0142406635
ISBN-13: 9780142406632
Four teens from different stations in life: Sandry, the noble, Briar, the thief, Daja, the sea merchant, and Tris, who nobody wants, are all chosen to study at Emelan, the community where Mages teach. Although none of the teens believes that he or she has magic powers, each comes to learn about their special talents. Sandry can weave spells into fibers that previously would not obey. Briar can hear plants talking to him. Daja has a true magic while working with metals. Tris can call up earthquakes, and tidal waves. They are all brought to reside in the discipline house, so that they can learn how to control their powers. It is only when a true disaster strikes, however, that they learn just how much good they can do.
Similar books: Animorphs by Katherine Applegate
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 3/27/2009
ISBN-10: 0590554085
ISBN-13: 9780590554084
Author Tamora Pierce is known for her marvelous fantasy stories featuring tales of magic and heroism, usually featuring brave and mighty girls. In 'Sandry's Book' she delivers the first in a quartet of books about a group of remarkable children who each possess a unique magical ability. Each of them is an outcast in their own way, and under the strict guidance of the teachers at the Winding Earth Temple where they have come to live they learn to work their magic. A noble girl, Sandry's magic is in weaving. Street thief Briar can communicate with and influence plants and growing things. Daja, an orphaned Trader, has a magical connection to metal, and the moody, prickly Tris has a relationship with the weather that unsettles even her. When a looming disaster threatens the group, they must learn to overcome their differences and work together in order to save themselves.
Book Series: Circle of Magic
Similar books: Alanna by Tamora Pierce; Magic Steps by Tamora Pierce
Reviewed by: lauraf
Date read: 9/27/2012
ISBN-10: 0613179358
ISBN-13: 9780613179355
What would it be like to have a unicorn as your own special friend? Meet Sarah who lives in the forest with her Aunt Mag. Aunt Mag used to be a nice witch until a magic spell blew up in her face and turned her heart into stone. Now all Aunt Mag thinks about is being a powerful witch and making Sarah's life miserable. One night, while gathering toads and spiders in the woods for Aunt Mag, Sarah discovers a beautiful unicorn who fills her nights with adventure and joy. What will Aunt Mag do if she discovers her secret friend whose horn is magical? This book has an easy-to-read story with detailed black and white illustrations that will delight the reader.
Similar books: The Foolish Giant by Bruce and Katherine Coville
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 7/27/2009
ISBN-10: 0397318731
ISBN-13: 9780397318735
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