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Summoner: The Novice

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Series: Summoner
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Summoner: The Novice by Taran Matharu is an exciting fantasy adventure that follows the story of Fletcher, a blacksmith's apprentice who discovers he possesses a rare ability to summon demons. As he is whisked away to an academy where this skill is honed for war, Fletcher faces powerful rivals and discovers the secrets of his forgotten past while learning the responsibilities and risks of his unusual talent. This enthralling tale expertly weaves elements of magic, friendship, and self-discovery.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by a world filled with magic, demons, and epic battles. The story follows a young blacksmith's apprentice who discovers he has the rare ability to summon demons, setting the stage for an adventurous journey in an academy of demonology. It's perfect for readers who love fantasy and tales of friendship, courage, and discovering one's destiny.

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Summoner: The Novice

Enter an immersive fantasy world where one boy's ability to summon demons will change the fate of an empire ... Book 1 in the epic SUMMONER trilogy, a NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER from Wattpad sensation Taran Matharu.

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ONE BOY'S POWER TO SUMMON DEMONS WILL CHANGE THE FATE OF AN EMPIRE ...

Demons, magic and epic adventure - introducing the first book in the New York Times bestselling SUMMONER TRILOGY...

Fletcher was nothing more than a humble blacksmith's apprentice, when a chance encounter leads to the discovery that he has the ability to summon demons from another world. Chased from his village for a crime he did not commit, he must travel with his demon to the Vocans Academy, where the gifted are trained in the art of summoning.

The academy will put Fletcher through a gauntlet of gruelling lessons, training him as a battlemage to fight in the Hominum Empire's war against the savage orcs. Rubbing shoulders with the children of the most powerful nobles in the land, Fletcher must tread carefully. The power hungry Forsyth twins lurk in the shadows, plotting to further their family's interests. Then there is Sylva, an elf who will do anything she can to forge an alliance between her people and Hominum, even if it means betraying her friends. Othello is the first ever dwarf at the academy, and his people have long been oppressed by Hominum's rulers, which provokes tension amongst those he studies alongside.

Fletcher will find himself caught in the middle of powerful forces, with nothing but his demon Ignatius to help him. As the pieces on the board manoeuvre for supremacy, Fletcher must decide where his loyalties lie. The fate of an empire is in his hands ...

BONUS MATERIAL: Find out more about Demons in an illustrated DEMONOLOGY - exclusive to this paperback edition.

'Friendship, loyalty, magic and political intrigue beckon ...' The Bookseller

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Summoner: The Novice by Taran Matharu has been praised for its engaging fantasy adventure, featuring an earnest protagonist and his demonic companion. Reviewers highlight its potential bestseller status, rich demonic details, and deserving hype. The book is noted for its appealing characters, fast-paced plot, and focus on racial politics, suggesting it could fill a void left by the end of similar beloved series.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444923995

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 January 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 369g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Taran was born in London in 1990 and found a passion for reading at a very early age. His love for stories developed into a desire to create his own, writing his first book at nine years old.

At twenty-two, while taking time off to travel, Taran began to write Summoner, taking part in Nanowrimo 2013. Thanks to Wattpad.com and updating daily, its popularity dramatically increased, reaching over three million reads in less than six months. After being featured by NBC News, Taran decided to launch his professional writing career and has never looked back.

The Summoner series has now been published in 15 territories and is a New York Times Bestseller. The Contender series is his second epic trilogy.

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