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A Wizard of Earthsea

By Ursula Le Guin
Series: A Puffin Book
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A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin follows the journey of a young boy named Ged, who discovers and hones his magical talents on the island of Gont. As Ged grows, he faces a formidable dark force that threatens the balance of magic and his own existence. The narrative explores themes of personal growth, the struggle between good and evil, and the responsible use of power.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by tales of magic, self-discovery, and adventure in a fantastical archipelago. It's perfect for those who appreciate richly detailed worlds with a wise coming-of-age journey, where a young wizard learns the true power and balance of magic.

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The first in one of the greatest fantasy sequences of our time.

The first book of Earthsea is a tale of wizards, dragons, and terrifying shadows.

The island of Gont is a land famous for wizards. Of these, some say the greatest—and surely the greatest voyager—is the man called Sparrowhawk. As a reckless, awkward boy, he discovered the great power that was in him—with terrifying consequences. Tempted by pride to try spells beyond his means, Sparrowhawk lets loose an evil shadow-beast in his land. Only he can destroy it, and the quest leads him to the farthest corner of Earthsea.

One of the literary greats of the 20th century - Margaret Atwood

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A Wizard of Earthsea is celebrated as a quintessential piece of fantasy literature, known for its beautiful and intimate storytelling. The narrative is regarded highly for crafting a vivid and thrillingly real portrayal of magic.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141354910

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 214g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Ursula Le Guin was born in Berkley, California, in 1929, daughter of the writer Theodora Krober and the anthropologist Alfred Krober. Her published work includes twenty-one novels, eleven volumes of short stories, three collections of essays, twelve books for children, six volumes of poetry and four of translation. Among her novels are the The Left Hand of Darkness and The Dispossessed, both winners of the Nebula and Hugo awards, Always Coming Home, winner of the 1985 Kafka Award, and Four Ways to Forgiveness. In 2009 she won her sixth Nebula award for Powers. She died in January 2018 aged 88. Penguin/Puffin published the first volume of the Earthsea books, A Wizard of Earthsea, in 1971. The Earthsea books have been translated into many languages around the world and are global bestsellers.

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