Originally published in 1968, Ursula K. Le Guin's A Wizard of Earthsea marks the first of the six now beloved Earthsea titles. Ged was the greatest sorcerer in Earthsea, but in his youth he was the reckless Sparrowhawk. In his hunger for power and knowledge, he tampered with long-held secrets and loosed a terrible shadow upon the world. This is the tumultuous tale of his testing, how he mastered the mighty words of power, tamed an ancient dragon, and crossed death's threshold to restore the balance.
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The first book in Le Guin's Earthsea Cycle, A Wizard of Earthsea is a classic fantasy adventure perfect for readers of all ages. Told with a love of language, it is an almost meditative glimpse into the power of words. It is a journey that you feel like you could step into, full of magic and imagination that inspires.
HPB Staff Review