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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100441013341
ISBN-139780441013340
eBay Product ID (ePID)51071416
Product Key Features
Book TitleOd Magic
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2006
TopicFantasy / General, Fantasy / Historical, Fantasy / Epic
GenreFiction
AuthorPatricia A. Mckillip
FormatUk-B Format Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight9.6 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"McKillip demonstrates once again her exquisite grasp of the fantasist's craft."-- Publishers Weekly "Lyrical prose, well-limned characterizations, vibrant action, a sense of the wonder of magic, and a generous dollop of romance . . . a story that will bind readers in its spell." -- Booklist "More enchantments and wonders from McKillip."-- Kirkus Reviews "A terrific fantasy tale starring a delightful protagonist, a vile villain, and an assortment of eccentric supporting characters including the mysterious wonderful Wizard of Od. The story line grips . . . mesmerizes readers until the final spell is spun."-- Midwest Book Review, "McKillip demonstrates once again her exquisite grasp of the fantasist's craft."- Publishers Weekly "Lyrical prose, well-limned characterizations, vibrant action, a sense of the wonder of magic, and a generous dollop of romance . . . a story that will bind readers in its spell." - Booklist "More enchantments and wonders from McKillip."- Kirkus Reviews "A terrific fantasy tale starring a delightful protagonist, a vile villain, and an assortment of eccentric supporting characters including the mysterious wonderful Wizard of Od. The story line grips . . . mesmerizes readers until the final spell is spun."- Midwest Book Review, "McKillip demonstrates once again her exquisite grasp of the fantasist's craft."-- Publishers Weekly "Lyrical prose, well-limned characterizations, vibrant action, a sense of the wonder of magic, and a generous dollop of romance . . . a story that will bind readers in its spell." -- Booklist "More enchantments and wonders from McKillip."--Kirkus Reviews "A terrific fantasy tale starring a delightful protagonist, a vile villain, and an assortment of eccentric supporting characters including the mysterious wonderful Wizard of Od. The story line grips . . . mesmerizes readers until the final spell is spun."-- Midwest Book Review
Dewey Edition22
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Grade ToUP
Dewey Decimal813/.54
SynopsisBrenden Vetch has a gift. With an innate sense he cannot explain to himself or describe to others, he connects to the agricultural world, nurturing gardens to flourish and instinctively knowing the healing properties each plant and herb has to offer. But Brenden's gift isolates him from people--and from becoming part of a community.Until the day he receives a personal invitation from the wizard Od. She needs a gardener for her school in the great city of Kelior, where every potential wizard must be trained to serve the Kingdom of Numis. For decades the rulers of Numis have controlled the school, believing they can contain the power within it--and punish any wizard who dares defy the law.But unknown to the reigning monarchy is the power possessed by the school's new gardener--a power that even Brenden isn't fully aware of, and which is the true reason Od recruited him..., Unknown to the rulers of Numis, Brenden is far more than he seems--and his presence just may tip the balance of power back into the hands of the wizard community., Brenden Vetch has a gift that connects him to the agricultural world, nurturing gardens to flourish and instinctively knowing the healing properties each plant and herb has to offer. Receiving a personal invitation from the wizard Od to become a gardener for her school in the great city of Kelior, he finds a home among every potential wizard who must be trained to serve the Kingdom of Numis. But unknown to the reigning monarchy is the power possessed by the school's new gardener-a power that even Brenden isn't fully aware of, and which is the true reason Od recruited him.