A Wizard of Earth Sea by Ursula K. LeGuin details the struggles of Sparrowhawk, a
restless young boy who discovers his uncanny wizarding abilities amidst the
poverty he is born into. As news of Sparrowhawk’s power spreads, the wise
wizard Ogin comes to take
Sparrowhawk under his wing and help him with his training. There Sparrowhawk
learns his new name, Ged, and begins to see the extent of his powers. As Ged
develops, he decides to leave the comfort of Ogin’s care to study at the
renowned school of wizadry. Once there, Ged in a fit of anger calls forth a
spirit from the beyond that begins to stalk him relentlessly. In the following
books, Ged struggles to rid himself from the monster, as well as develop his
powers.
This
is one of those great books that would probably be categorized under
fantastical science fiction. Le Guin creates a world of magic that is based in
natural principles and the science of the world the wizards inhabit. The
narrative is engaging and lively; Le Guin could certainly be compared to
Tolkien in her vivid descriptions of scenery and action. This book is best
suited for high school students.
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