A Wizard of Earthsea: The Earthsea Cycle, Book 1
by Ursula K. Le Guin
Fantasy, Fiction, Young-Adult, Classics, Science-Fiction-Fantasy, Magic, High-Fantasy
Ged, the greatest sorcerer in all Earthsea, was called Sparrowhawk in his reckless youth. Hungry for power and knowledge, Sparrowhawk tampered with long-held secrets and loosed a terrible shadow upon the world. This is the 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.
Recommendations from Common Sense Media
Age Recommendation: 10+
What Parents Need to Know:
Parents need to know that there is a battle scene with some deaths, which is not described. Otherwise there is little to be concerned about.
Positive Messages: 3/5
Ged is arrogant and filled with anger and jealousy, but he learns better.
Violence & Scariness: 3/5
A battle with some deaths, Ged is injured by a nameless shadow, a small pet is killed.
Sex, Romance & Nudity: n/a
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Drinking, Drugs & Smoking: n/a
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