� 1989: 3rd in the 'Alvin Maker' series of books. 1st printing of 1991 edition:- Synopsis: From the primal depths 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 remakes history. Alvin has returned to the town of his birth and is now the blacksmith's apprentice. But he must also learn the difficult arts of a Maker and he hopes that the magic of the seer, Peggy, can help him. However, Peggy can only anticipate a future filled with misery. And Alvin is forced to hide the powers stirring inside him while the evil forces of the Unmaker are unleashed on those he loves:- Review(s): "A tribute to the art of storytelling. Highly recommended" - Library Journal / "Beguiling. Robust but reflective blend of folktale, history, parable and personal testimony, pioneer narrative" - Publishers Weekly / "The most important work of American fantasy since Stephen Donaldson's 'Thomas Covenant' trilogy" - Chicago Sun Times:- (original cost �4.99).

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Title

Prentice Alvin: 3rd in the 'Alvin Maker' series of books

Publisher

Random Century / Arrow / Legend

Publication Date

1991

Language

English

ISBN 10

0099612100

ISBN 13

9780099612100

Binding

Paperback: 7" x 4�"

Illustrator

Cover Art: Simon Dewey

Edition

1991 Edition

Printing

1st Printing

Condition

Very Good: Light signs of wear

Weight

0.25 kilograms

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Fantasy

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1st Orbit 1991 edition paperback vg++ book In stock shipped from our UK warehouse

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The Tales of Alvin Maker III

"The most important work of American fantasy since Stephen Donaldson's original Thomas covenant trilogy."―Chicago Sun-Times

Praise for The Tales of Alvin Maker

"A tribute to the art of storytelling. . . highly recommended."―Library Journal

"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

"A beguiling book. . . robust but reflective blend of folktale, history, parable and personal testimony, pioneer narrative. The series promises to be a ‘story of deep delight.'"―Publishers Weekly

"Card is one of the most important writers in the field."―Ben Bova

"[Card's] versatility of style, subject, and approach makes him unique in the SF field!"―Anne McCaffrey

"With the third installment in his tales of Alvin Maker series, Card's alternative frontier America epic continues to be a significant event in fantasy publishing."―Booklist

"The best fantasy series now in progress."―Publishers Weekly

If you read only one fantasy this year, this is the one.

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