Pierce,
Tamora. Battle
Magic. Scholastic Press 2013 440p $17.99 ISBN 978-0-439-84297-6 ms/hs Fantasy E-BN
Rosethorn and her two young mages,
Briar and Evumeimei, are delighted at their invitation to the emperor’s birthday
celebration, yet Briar embarks on the journey with caution, as he suspects an
ulterior motive. The three journey to
Yanjing,
and once there they discover a vast army that Emperor Weishu plans to use in his attack
on the mages’ homeland of Gyongxe. Upon
this realization, Rosethorn, Briar, and Evvy plan to return to Gyongxe to warn and help protect their
beloved home. With Briar’s
assistance, Evvy frees the captive Parahan, who later accompanies and aids them in their cause.
The fast-paced plot and continuous adventure make this book difficult to put down. Action abounds as the mages use their powers to protect and defend what is theirs and as they embark on several trials and battles. Additionally, fantastic characters join the trio on their journey and add a great deal to the adventure, using their unique gifts of magic to help.
Tamora Pierce has created another fantastic novel, which is no surprise, that is sure to enthrall and thrill readers. The complexity of plot and challenging vocabulary, concepts, and characters for which Tamora Pierce is famous will delight many readers in this exciting and captivating novel.
The fast-paced plot and continuous adventure make this book difficult to put down. Action abounds as the mages use their powers to protect and defend what is theirs and as they embark on several trials and battles. Additionally, fantastic characters join the trio on their journey and add a great deal to the adventure, using their unique gifts of magic to help.
Tamora Pierce has created another fantastic novel, which is no surprise, that is sure to enthrall and thrill readers. The complexity of plot and challenging vocabulary, concepts, and characters for which Tamora Pierce is famous will delight many readers in this exciting and captivating novel.
Summary: Rosethorn and her two young mages are invited to the Emperor’s birthday
celebration, but the trio has little to celebrate when they discover the Emperor’s plan to
attack their homeland, Gyongxe.
Magic-Fiction --Virginia
McGarvey
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