Description
'Card has uncovered a rich vein of folklore and magic here, to which his assured handling of old time religion and manifest love of children is admirably suited: an appealing and intriguing effort.' - Kirkus Reviews
From the primal depth's of the world's greatest myths comes this gripping fantasy of a boy, born to be a Maker, whose dangerous journey towards knowledge and power makes history ...
Amid the deep woods where the Red Man still holds sway, a very special child is born. Young Alvin is the seventh son, and such a boy is destined to become great - perhaps even a man with the enormous powers of a Maker. But even in the loving safety of his home, dark forces reach out to destroy him. Somewhere out there is a power that will do anything to prevent him growing up ...
The first book in the acclaimed Tales of Alvin Maker series, by one of the world's best-loved SF/fantasy authors.
Books by Orson Scott Card:
Alvin Maker novels
Seventh Son
Red Prophet
Prentice Alvin
Alvin Journeyman
Heartfire
The Crystal City
Ender Wiggin Saga
Ender's Game
Speaker for the Dead
Xenocide
Children of the Mind
Ender in Exile
Homecoming
The Memory of the Earth
The Call of the Earth
The Ships of the Earth
Earthfall
Earthborn
First Formic War (with Aaron Johnston)
Earth Unaware
Earth Afire
Earth Awakens
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About the Author
Orson Scott Card is the award-winning author of the Ender saga, the Alvin Maker series and the Homecoming series. He lives with his wife and three children in the US.
Reviews
The man's versatility of style, subject and approach makes him unique in the SF field. -- ANNE MCCAFFREY
One of the genre's most convincing storytellers. -- LIBRARY JOURNAL
As always, Mr. Card writes with energy and conviction. -- THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
The most important work of American fantasy since Stephen Donaldson's original Thomas Covenant trilogy. -- Chicago Suntimes
The most important work of American fantasy since Stephen Donaldson's original Thomas Covenant trilogy. * Chicago Suntimes *
Card has exceeded his own high standards ... The man's versatility makes him unique * Anne McCaffrey *
Book Information
ISBN 9781841490212
Author Orson Scott Card
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Orbit
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Series Tales of Alvin Maker
Weight(grams) 136g
Dimensions(mm) 179mm * 152mm * 17mm
