Seventh Son (The Tales of Alvin Maker) - Softcover

Card, Orson Scott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0812533054 ISBN 13: 9780812533057

Publisher: Tor Books, 1993

Synopsis

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

About this title

Review:

"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

Book Description:

The first book in the acclaimed Tales of Alvin Maker series, by one of the world's best-loved SF/fantasy authors.

About this edition

• Publisher: Tor Books
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0812533054
• ISBN 13: 9780812533057
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 241