Tournament and Tower (Circle of Magic)

After breaking the oldest law in wizardry while trying to save the School of Wizardry from destruction, fifteen-year-old Randal is made a journeyman wizard but is not allowed to use his magic, no matter how great the need, until he gets permission from the wizard Balpesh living as a hermit in the far off eastern mountains.After breaking the oldest law in wizardry, journeyman wizard Randal may not use his magic until he seeks out the wizard Balpesh

The adventures of an appren tice/journeyman wizard are related in the first three volumes of "Circle of Magic," a continuing series. Dazzled by the power of a wandering adept, Randal forsakes training for knight hood, seeks admission to the Schola Sorceriae, is betrayed by a master wiz ard, wins journeyman status, and fol lows the road that will lead to mastery. Randal and his companions may not be portrayed with the depth found in the classic fantasies, but they are involved in page-turning action. There are enough magical battles, false knights, and narrow escapes to satisfy readers interested in exciting stories.
-Holly Sanhuber, Muskego Public Library, WI
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