A Wizard of Earthsea
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 1968 · Est. 5.5 hour read

A Wizard of Earthsea

Written by Ursula K. Le Guin

Book #1 in the Earthsea Cycle series

A young sorcerer's quest to undo a shadow he unleashed threatens the balance of Earthsea.

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251 pages· 61,443 words· Est. 5.5 hour read· 1150L

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In the mystical archipelago of Earthsea, young sorcerer Ged, known as Sparrowhawk, craves power and knowledge. His reckless actions unleash a dark shadow, threatening the world's balance. As Ged embarks on a perilous journey, he must master ancient magic, confront a fearsome dragon, and face death itself to restore harmony. Will he succeed, or will his past mistakes doom Earthsea forever? Dive into this epic tale of magic, redemption, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness.

From the publisher

Originally published in 1968, Ursula K. Le Guin s “A Wizard of Earthsea” marks the first of the six now beloved Earthsea titles. Ged was the greatest sorcerer in Earthsea, but in his youth he was the reckless Sparrowhawk. In his hunger for power and knowledge, he tampered with long-held secrets and loosed a terrible shadow upon the world. This is the tumultuous tale of his testing, how he mastered the mighty words of power, tamed an ancient dragon, and crossed death’s threshold to restore the balance.”

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1969)
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Format
Pages
251
Words
61,443
Reading age
12–17
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
1150L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~8.3
F&P level
~Z
Publication
Published
September 11, 2012
First published
January 1, 1968
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780547722023

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