Earthsea: The First Four Books

A superb four-part fantasy, comparable with the work of Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, the Earthsea books follow the fortunes of the wizard Ged from his childhood to an age where magic is giving way to evil.

As a young dragonlord, Ged, whose use-name is Sparrowhawk, is sent to the island of Roke to learn the true way of magic. A natural magician, Ged becomes an Archmage and helps the High Priestess Tenar escape from the labyrinth of darkness. But as the years pass, true magic and ancient ways are forced to submit to the powers of evil and death ...

'One of the literary greats of the 20th century' Margaret Atwood

About the series

A series of children's modern classic novels by renowned 20th century children's writers. All the titles in this series have the A Puffin Book logo, contemporary-style covers, and child-friendly endnotes.

About Ursula Le Guin

Details
  • Series: A Puffin Book
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • ISBN: 9780141370538
  • Length: 912 pages
  • Dimensions: 197mm x 56mm x 127mm
  • Weight: 623g
  • Price: £12.99
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