Lost Gate

#1 Mither mages

Orson Scott Card

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St Martins/Tor
01 August 2014

Fantasy; Epic Fantasy

Danny North knew from early childhood that his family was different, and that he was different from them. While his cousins were learning how to create the things that commoners called fairies, ghosts, golems, trolls, werewolves, and other such miracles that were the heritage of the North family, Danny worried that he would never show a talent, never form an outself. He grew up in the rambling old house, filled with dozens of cousins, and aunts and uncles, all ruled by his father. Their home was isolated in the mountains of western Virginia, far from town, far from schools, far from other people. There are many secrets in the House, and many rules that Danny must follow. There is a secret library

with only a few dozen books, and none of them in English - but Danny and his cousins are expected to become fluent in the language of the books. While Danny's cousins are free to create magic whenever they like, they must never do it where outsiders might see. Unfortunately, there are some secrets kept from Danny

as well. And that will lead to disaster for the North family.

By: Orson Scott Card
Imprint: St Martins/Tor
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: NO. 1 OF 3
Dimensions: Height: 170mm, Width: 107mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 220g
ISBN: 9780765365385
ISBN 10: 0765365383
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 01 August 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print

Reviews for Lost Gate (#1 Mither mages)

This ambitious tale is well crafted, highly detailed, and pleasantly accessible. --Publishers Weekly The author of Ender's Game brings his masterful storytelling to a new series that should find favor among his many fans as well as readers looking for more stories in the Harry Potter vein. --Library Journal The Lost Gate is without question a fun and entertaining journey that readers will definitely want to continue. I for one, can't wait to read more about Danny, Wad, gate magic, and the Mither Mages... --Fantasy Book Critic Card is a formidable storyteller with many strengths, particularly that of making the reader like and identify with his protagonists. He shows us that whether a boy is the offspring of ancient gods or some nascent military genius, he's still subject to the same self-doubt and awkwardness we remember from our own childhood efforts to understand and cope with a sometimes alien-seeming world. --The Miami Herald