Doubleborn (Flaxfield Quartet) - Softcover

Forward, Toby

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1406320455 ISBN 13: 9781406320459

Publisher: Walker, 2012

Synopsis

Tamrin doesn't like being at the Canterstock College for Wizards, but when the tailor who sent her there arrives to take her away she knows that she should not go with him. She sets off to find Sam, only to find that their mutual enemy, Ash, has been waiting for her to lead the way to Flaxfield's old apprentice so that she can use him to help her to escape from the Tower in which she is imprisoned.

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Review:

Awards for Fireborn A "Kirkus" Best Book of 2013 "Lyrical prose of lapidary precision and restraint etches a character-driven narrative of intimate enchantments. . . . Terrifying, moving, inspiring and enthralling." --"Kirkus Reviews," starred review, on "Fireborn" "Humble, earthy . . . and thought provoking--making this excellent middle-grade fantasy a rich mix of character, seriousness, comic foibles, and loving exactitude." --"The Horn Book Magazine "on "Fireborn" "Distinguished by its vivid cast of characters and multilayered relationships . . . The fine writing and compelling plot are sure to enthrall readers of high fantasy." --"School Library Journal "on "Fireborn" "This beautifully written fantasy . . . masterfully balances humor with deadly serious content in a manner reminiscent of Lloyd Alexander at his best . . . This lovely tale, first in a series, should strongly appeal to fantasy aficionados." --"Publishers Weekly," starred review, on "Dragonborn""" "Accessible, full-of-surprises fantasy. . . . Forward's fantasy has glimmers of Tolkien, Alexander, [and] Rowling." --"The Horn Book Magazine" on "Dragonborn" "Forward can tell a story . . . the next three volumes hold great promise for fans of adventure, fantasy, and dragons." --"Booklist" on "Dragonborn"

Awards for Fireborn A "Kirkus" Best Book of 2013

Lyrical prose of lapidary precision and restraint etches a character-driven narrative of intimate enchantments. . . . Terrifying, moving, inspiring and enthralling.--starred review "Kirkus Reviews on FIREBORN "

This beautifully written fantasy . . . masterfully balances humor with deadly serious content in a manner reminiscent of Lloyd Alexander at his best . . . This lovely tale, first in a series, should strongly appeal to fantasy aficionados.--starred review "Publishers Weekly on DRAGONBORN "

[T]his well-paced novel intertwines the stories of two apprentice wizards. . . . the story will engage readers with its rich cast of secondary characters, exciting action scenes, and two sympathetic young protagonists. Fans will enjoy this compelling continuation of the Dragonborn series. "Booklist"

Lyrical prose of lapidary precision and restraint etches a character-driven narrative of intimate enchantments. . . . Terrifying, moving, inspiring and enthralling. starred review, "Kirkus Reviews on FIREBORN"

Humble, earthy . . . and thought provoking--making this excellent middle-grade fantasy a rich mix of character, seriousness, comic foibles, and loving exactitude. "The Horn Book Magazine on FIREBORN"

Distinguished by its vivid cast of characters and multilayered relationships . . . The fine writing and compelling plot are sure to enthrall readers of high fantasy. "School Library Journal on FIREBORN"

This beautifully written fantasy . . . masterfully balances humor with deadly serious content in a manner reminiscent of Lloyd Alexander at his best . . . This lovely tale, first in a series, should strongly appeal to fantasy aficionados. starred review, "Publishers Weekly on DRAGONBORN"

Accessible, full-of-surprises fantasy. . . . Forward's fantasy has glimmers of Tolkien, Alexander, [and] Rowling. "The Horn Book Magazine on DRAGONBORN"

Forward can tell a story . . . the next three volumes hold great promise for fans of adventure, fantasy, and dragons. "Booklist on DRAGONBORN""

"[T]his well-paced novel intertwines the stories of two apprentice wizards. . . . the story will engage readers with its rich cast of secondary characters, exciting action scenes, and two sympathetic young protagonists. Fans will enjoy this compelling continuation of the Dragonborn series." --Booklist

"Lyrical prose of lapidary precision and restraint etches a character-driven narrative of intimate enchantments. . . . Terrifying, moving, inspiring and enthralling." --starred review, Kirkus Reviews on FIREBORN

"Humble, earthy . . . and thought provoking--making this excellent middle-grade fantasy a rich mix of character, seriousness, comic foibles, and loving exactitude." --The Horn Book Magazine on FIREBORN

"Distinguished by its vivid cast of characters and multilayered relationships . . . The fine writing and compelling plot are sure to enthrall readers of high fantasy." --School Library Journal on FIREBORN

"This beautifully written fantasy . . . masterfully balances humor with deadly serious content in a manner reminiscent of Lloyd Alexander at his best . . . This lovely tale, first in a series, should strongly appeal to fantasy aficionados." --starred review, Publishers Weekly on DRAGONBORN

"Accessible, full-of-surprises fantasy. . . . Forward's fantasy has glimmers of Tolkien, Alexander, [and] Rowling." --The Horn Book Magazine on DRAGONBORN

"Forward can tell a story . . . the next three volumes hold great promise for fans of adventure, fantasy, and dragons." --Booklist on DRAGONBORN

Book Description:

The third novel in Toby Forward's Flaxfield Quartet.

About this edition

• Publisher: Walker
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1406320455
• ISBN 13: 9781406320459
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352