Items related to Gifts, 1 (Annals of the Western Shore)

Gifts, 1 (Annals of the Western Shore) - Softcover

 
9780152051242: Gifts, 1 (Annals of the Western Shore)
View all copies of this ISBN edition:
 
 
Scattered among poor, desolate farms, the clans of the Uplands possess gifts. Wondrous gifts: the ability--with a glance, a gesture, a word--to summon animals, bring forth fire, move the land. Fearsome gifts: They can twist a limb, chain a mind, inflict a wasting illness. The Uplanders live in constant fear that one family might unleash its gift against another. Two young people, friends since childhood, decide not to use their gifts. One, a girl, refuses to bring animals to their death in the hunt. The other, a boy, wears a blindfold lest his eyes and his anger kill.
In this beautifully crafted story, Ursula K. Le Guin writes of the proud cruelty of power, of how hard it is to grow up, and of how much harder still it is to find, in the world's darkness, gifts of light.
"Includes a reader's guide and a sample chapter from the companion title "Voices.""

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

Review:
"A brilliant exploration of the power and responsibilty of gifts . . . Provocative."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Intriguing as a coming-of-age allegory . . . rich in the earthy magic and intelligent plot twists that made the Earthsea novels classics."--Booklist (starred review)

"Science-fiction icon Le Guin probes the natures of fear, power, and love in this darkly beautiful, quietly provocative novel."--Family Fun

"Fantasy, artfully spun by an American master." --Parade

"One can recommend this book without hesitation to teens looking for a great fantasy read that does not follow the standard quest format."--VOYA
Book Description:
A brand new fantasy from the bestselling author of the EARTHSEA series

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

  • PublisherClarion Books
  • Publication date2006
  • ISBN 10 0152051244
  • ISBN 13 9780152051242
  • BindingPaperback
  • Number of pages304
  • Rating

Shipping: £ 3.37
From Canada to U.S.A.

Destination, rates & speeds

Add to Basket

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9781842554982: Gifts

Featured Edition

ISBN 10:  ISBN 13:  9781842554982
Publisher: Gollancz, 2005
Softcover

  • 9780152051235: Gifts (Annals of the Western Shore)

    Hought..., 2004
    Hardcover

  • 9781842551073: Gifts

    Gollancz, 2004
    Hardcover

  • 9788952754486: Gifts

    Softcover

Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace

Stock Image

LeGuin, Ursula K.
Published by Harcourt (2004)
ISBN 10: 0152051244 ISBN 13: 9780152051242
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
BookOutlet
(Thorold, ON, Canada)

Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Paperback. Publisher overstock, may contain remainder mark on edge. Seller Inventory # 9780152051242B

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 3.52
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: £ 3.37
From Canada to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Seller Image

Le Guin, Ursula K.
Published by HMH Books for Young Readers (2006)
ISBN 10: 0152051244 ISBN 13: 9780152051242
New Soft Cover Quantity: 10
Seller:
booksXpress
(Bayonne, NJ, U.S.A.)

Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9780152051242

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 8.08
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Le Guin, Ursula K.
Published by HMH Books for Young Readers (2006)
ISBN 10: 0152051244 ISBN 13: 9780152051242
New Softcover Quantity: 6
Seller:
Lakeside Books
(Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!. Seller Inventory # OTF-S-9780152051242

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 5.23
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: £ 3.16
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Ursula K. Le Guin
Published by Harper Collins Publishers (2006)
ISBN 10: 0152051244 ISBN 13: 9780152051242
New Softcover Quantity: > 20
Seller:
INDOO
(Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: New. Brand New. Seller Inventory # 0152051244

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 6.77
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: £ 3.16
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Le Guin, Ursula K.; Clark, Ginger
Published by Clarion Books (2006)
ISBN 10: 0152051244 ISBN 13: 9780152051242
New Softcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
Books Unplugged
(Amherst, NY, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition. Seller Inventory # bk0152051244xvz189zvxnew

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 10
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Le Guin, Ursula K.; Clark, Ginger
Published by Clarion Books (2006)
ISBN 10: 0152051244 ISBN 13: 9780152051242
New Softcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
Book Deals
(Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Seller Inventory # 353-0152051244-new

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 10
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Seller Image

Le Guin, Ursula K.
Published by Clarion Books (2006)
ISBN 10: 0152051244 ISBN 13: 9780152051242
New Softcover Quantity: 5
Seller:
GreatBookPrices
(Columbia, MD, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 4024098-n

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 8.20
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: £ 2.09
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Le Guin, Ursula K.; Clark, Ginger
Published by Clarion Books (2006)
ISBN 10: 0152051244 ISBN 13: 9780152051242
New Softcover Quantity: 3
Seller:
Lucky's Textbooks
(Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLING22Oct2018170004962

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 7.28
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: £ 3.16
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Seller Image

Ursula K. Le Guin
ISBN 10: 0152051244 ISBN 13: 9780152051242
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
Grand Eagle Retail
(Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.)

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In this beautifully crafted novel, the first of the Annals of the Western Shore trilogy, Ursula K. Le Guin writes of the proud cruelty of power, of how hard it is to grow up, and of how much harder still it is to find, in the world's darkness, gifts of light.Scattered among poor, desolate farms, the clans of the Uplands possess gifts. Wondrous gifts: the ability--with a glance, a gesture, a word--to summon animals, bring forth fire, move the land. Fearsome gifts: They can twist a limb, chain a mind, inflict a wasting illness.The Uplanders live in constant fear that one family might unleash its gift against another. Two young people, friends since childhood, decide not to use their gifts. One, a girl, refuses to bring animals to their death in the hunt. The other, a boy, wears a blindfold lest his eyes and his anger kill."A brilliant exploration of the power and responsibility of gifts." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)"As always, Le Guin has delivered a story that captivates and draws the reader in. Anyone who enjoyed her Earthsea trilogy will relish this new work and fans of dark fantasy, such as Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass, will want to check out this title as well." --BookPage"In this moment in history, as well as in the current political climate, perhaps it's impossible not to see commentary behind every character in a young adult fantasy novel. But Le Guin's detailing of the consequences of greed, bullying and misused power is timeless as well as timely, and has the deep, lasting ring of truth that makes for well-loved, enduring young adult literature." --Erin Ergenbright, The Oregonian"Gifts is an excellent read for teens of all interests. Fans of fantasy will be particularly drawn to it, but the world is grounded enough in earthly reality that it should appeal even to those who usually avoid the fantastical. Thought-provoking and suspenseful, with a dollop of action and romance, a novel like this is a gift to its readers." --Lynn Crow, TeensReadTooThe Annals of the Western Shore Trilogy includes: GiftsVoicesPowers In this beautifully crafted yet darkly compelling fantasy, Le Guin writes of the cruelty of power and how hard it is to grow up in a world in which each person has a magical, dangerous "gift." Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780152051242

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 11.20
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Le Guin, Ursula K.
Published by Clarion Books (2006)
ISBN 10: 0152051244 ISBN 13: 9780152051242
New Trade Paperback Quantity: 2
Seller:
Arundel Books
(Seattle, WA, U.S.A.)

Book Description Trade Paperback. Condition: New. New!. Seller Inventory # 005508969

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
£ 8.16
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: £ 3.53
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

There are more copies of this book

View all search results for this book