Seventh Son by Orson Scott Card

Seventh Son by Orson Scott Card

'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

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 *

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.

SKU	Non disponible
ISBN 13	9781841490212
ISBN 10	1841490210
Titre	Seventh Son
Auteur	Orson Scott Card
Série	Tales Of Alvin Maker
État	Non disponible
Type de reliure	Paperback
Éditeur	Little, Brown Book Group
Année de publication	1991-01-03
Nombre de pages	256
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