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OverviewBrenden Vetch has a gift. With an innate sense he cannot explain to himself or describe to others, he connects to the agricultural world, nurturing gardens to flourish and instinctively knowing the healing properties each plant and herb has to offer. But Brenden’s gift isolates him from people—and from becoming part of a community.Until the day he receives a personal invitation from the wizard Od. She needs a gardener for her school in the great city of Kelior, where every potential wizard must be trained to serve the Kingdom of Numis. For decades the rulers of Numis have controlled the school, believing they can contain the power within it—and punish any wizard who dares defy the law.But unknown to the reigning monarchy is the power possessed by the school’s new gardener—a power that even Brenden isn’t fully aware of, and which is the true reason Od recruited him... Full Product DetailsAuthor: Patricia A. McKillipPublisher: Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint: Ace Books Dimensions: Width: 13.10cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 20.20cm Weight: 0.272kg ISBN: 9780441013340ISBN 10: 0441013341 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 06 June 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsMcKillip demonstrates once again her exquisite grasp of the fantasist s craft. Publishers Weekly Lyrical prose, well-limned characterizations, vibrant action, a sense of the wonder of magic, and a generous dollop of romance . . . a story that will bind readers in its spell. Booklist More enchantments and wonders from McKillip. Kirkus Reviews A terrific fantasy tale starring a delightful protagonist, a vile villain, and an assortment of eccentric supporting characters including the mysterious wonderful Wizard of Od. The story line grips . . . mesmerizes readers until the final spell is spun. Midwest Book Review McKillip demonstrates once again her exquisite grasp of the fantasist's craft. --Publishers Weekly Lyrical prose, well-limned characterizations, vibrant action, a sense of the wonder of magic, and a generous dollop of romance . . . a story that will bind readers in its spell. --Booklist More enchantments and wonders from McKillip. --Kirkus Reviews A terrific fantasy tale starring a delightful protagonist, a vile villain, and an assortment of eccentric supporting characters including the mysterious wonderful Wizard of Od. The story line grips . . . mesmerizes readers until the final spell is spun. --Midwest Book Review McKillip demonstrates once again her exquisite grasp of the fantasist's craft. --Publishers Weekly<br><br><br><br> Lyrical prose, well-limned characterizations, vibrant action, a sense of the wonder of magic, and a generous dollop of romance . . . a story that will bind readers in its spell. <br> --Booklist<br><br><br><br> More enchantments and wonders from McKillip. --Kirkus Reviews<br><br><br><br> A terrific fantasy tale starring a delightful protagonist, a vile villain, and an assortment of eccentric supporting characters including the mysterious wonderful Wizard of Od. The story line grips . . . mesmerizes readers until the final spell is spun. --Midwest Book Review<br><br><br> Author InformationPatricia A. McKillip is a winner of the World Fantasy Award, and the author of many fantasy novels, including The Riddlemaster of Hed trilogy, Stepping from the Shadows, and The Cygnet and the Firebird. She lives in Oregon. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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