Seventh Son
Book 1 of Tales of Alvin Maker
Language: English
Adventure stories Alvin (Fictitious character) Epic Fantastic fiction Fantasy Fantasy - Epic Fantasy - Series Fantasy Fiction Fiction Fiction - Fantasy Frontier and pioneer life General Historical Maker Science Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Science Fiction - General
Publisher: Tom Doherty Associates
Published: Jan 1, 1987
Description:
In an alternate version of frontier America, young Alvin is the seventh son of a seventh son, and such a birth is powerful magic. Yet even in the loving safety of his home, dark forces reach out to destroy him.
SUMMARY: From the author of Ender’s Game, an unforgettable story about young Alvin Maker: the seventh son of a seventh son. Born into an alternative frontier America where life is hard and folk magic is real, Alvin is gifted with the power. He must learn to use his gift wisely. But dark forces are arrayed against Alvin, and only a young girl with second sight can protect him.