The first book in the acclaimed Tales of Alvin Maker series, by one of the world's best-loved SF/fantasy authors. Item 284555 ISBN: 076534775X American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults From the author. Somewhere out there is a power that will do anything to prevent him growing up. Young Alvin is the seventh son, and such a boy is destined to become great - perhaps even a man with the enormous powers of a Maker.īut even in the loving safety of his home, dark forces reach out to destroy him. The first book in The Tales of Alvin Maker series. It is the first book in Cards The Tales of Alvin Maker series and is about Alvin Miller, the seventh son of a seventh son. Item 34530 ISBN: 0312930194 Signed by Card on the half-title page. Amid the deep woods where the Red Man still holds sway, a very special child is born. Seventh Son (1987) is an alternate history/fantasy novel by American writer Orson Scott Card. 'Card has uncovered a rich vein of folklore and magic here, to which his assured handling of old time religion and manifest love of children is admirably suited: an appealing and intriguing effort.' - Kirkus ReviewsFrom the primal depth's of the world's greatest myths comes this gripping fantasy of a boy, born to be a Maker, whose dangerous journey towards knowledge and power makes history.

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