Books About Priestesses

The Best Priestesses Books for Kids

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The Tombs of Atuan
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1971

The Tombs of Atuan

By Ursula K. Le Guin · Earthsea Cycle series

A priestess guards a dark secret; a wizard seeks forbidden treasure. Will she defy her fate?

Newbery Honor (1972)National Book Award for Young People's Literature Honor (1972)
187 pages· 45,931 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 140,222 ratings
Summary: In the shadowy Tombs of Atuan, Tenar, now called Arha, serves as high priestess, stripped of her past. Her duty is to protect the Ring of Erreth-Akbe, a treasure sought by the mysterious wizard Ged. As Ged's magic and stories of distant lands awaken something within her, Tenar faces a choice: remain in darkness or risk everything for freedom. Can she trust the stranger who promises a world beyond her own? Discover the gripping tale of power, destiny, and the courage to change one's path in this captivating Earthsea adventure.
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