Here’s a quick bit from Ms. Turner’swebsite: The
most powerful advisor to the King of Sounis is the magus. He's not a wizard,
he's a scholar, an aging solider, not a thief. When he needs something stolen,
he pulls a young thief from the King's prison to do the job for himGen is a thief and proud of it. When his bragging lands him behind bars, he has one chance to win his freedom--journey to a neighboring kingdom with the magus, find a legendary stone called Hamiathes's Gift and steal it.
The magus has plans for his King and his country. Gen has plans of his own.
Newbery Honor Book Award, 1197
ALA List of Notable Books, 1197
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Blue Ribbon List
Horn Book Fanfare List
Selection of the Junior Library Guild
My Take
I was so very fortunate to have won a copy of this book from
the author in the hope that I would pass this along so that others could read
it. I am giving my copy to the library
at my son’s school. They are thrilled to
be getting it and I know that many other kids will be reading it for some time
to come.
Now, about the book itself… I can see why this book has won
so many awards. It’s quite a tale. I do feel it’s geared towards middle school
age kids but older teens are just as likely to enjoy it. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of
the books in the series. I see that
there are a couple more books planned beyond what’s out there now as well.
This book was suspenseful and interesting. Gen, the main character, was not terribly
likeable in the very beginning. However,
as the story went on, he became much more endearing. Ms. Turner’s writing pulls you in and takes
you along on the journey. I’m excited to
see where Gen’s adventures take him next.
I’m giving this one 5 kisses!
