Description
In the Hall of the Rivan King . . .
Garion and his companions now have the Orb of Aldur, carried by an innocent young boy, and must return it to its rightful home on the pommel of the sword in the Great Hall on the island of Riva.
As they journey across the lands, Murgo soldiers and Grolim sorcerers try to stop them. But Garion's true adversary, the evil God Torak - is waking up in his dark tomb - ready for the final conflict.
The fourth title in a magnificent fantasy epic, now reissued in a special new edition for the YA market
About the Author
David Eddings was born in Spokane, Washington State, in 1931, and was raised in the Puget Sound David Eddings (1931-2009) published his first novel, High Hunt, in 1973, before turning to the field of fantasy with the Belgariad, soon followed by the Malloreon.
Born in Spokane, Washington, and raised in the Puget Sound area north of Seattle, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Reed College in Portland, Oregon, in 1954, and a master of arts degree from the University of Washington in 1961.
He served in the US Army, worked as a buyer for the Boeing Company, and was both a grocery clerk and a college English teacher. He lived in Nevada until his death, at the age of 77.
Reviews
A classic coming-of-age epic . . . The Belgariad will always have a place of honor on my bookshelves -- Christopher Paolini
Fabulous -- Anne McCaffrey
Fun, exciting, intriguing fantasy in which the characters are as important as the quest and magical elements . . . immerse yourself and enjoy! -- Darren Shan
Book Information
ISBN 9780552554794
Author David Eddings
Format Paperback
Page Count 448
Imprint Corgi Childrens
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 309g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 27mm
