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Flaxfield Quartet
2 Reviews
(3)
4-6
Flaxfield Quartet series.
An accident in the Mines releases the evil wizard, Ash. Despite this danger, magic-less roffle (think underground hobbit) Tadpole sneaks aboveground, wishing to see the stars. When young wizards Sam and Tamrin discover him, they find an unlikely ally for their battle against Ash, whose plans threaten all magic. Fantastical characters, rich friendships, and interwoven worlds carry this high-fantasy quartet's conclusion.
Reviewer: Jenn Matters
(2)
4-6
Flaxfield Quartet series.
Apprentice wizard Sam is lonely and beleaguered when his master, Flaxfield, dies. Flaxfield's former apprentices accuse Sam of lying about his status; he ends up sent to the mines. Like many a naive wanderer, Sam meets some kind helpers and some mischief-makers. With glimmers of Tolkien, Alexander, Rowling, and others, this fantasy offers up its own friendly, sympathetic voice, imagined land, and characters.
Reviewer: Deirdre F. Baker
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2012
2 reviews
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