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The Novice

The Novice 1

Summoner: Book One

by Taran Matharu
Hardback
Publication Date: 05/05/2015
4/5 Rating 1 Review

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He can summon demons. But can he win a war?
Fletcher is working as a blacksmith's apprentice when he discovers he has the rare ability to summon demons from another world. Chased from his village for a crime he did not commit, Fletcher must travel with his demon, Ignatius, to an academy for adepts, where the gifted are taught the art of summoning.
Along with nobles and commoners, Fletcher endures grueling lessons that will prepare him to serve as a Battlemage in the Empire's war against the savage Orcs. But sinister forces infect new friendships and rivalries grow. With no one but Ignatius by his side, Fletcher must decide where his loyalties lie. The fate of the Empire is in his hands.

ISBN:
9781250067128
9781250067128
Category:
Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage)
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
05-05-2015
Language:
English
Publisher:
Feiwel & Friends
Country of origin:
United States
Dimensions (mm):
214.12x150.37x33.78mm
Weight:
0.44kg
Taran Matharu

Taran was born in London in 1990 and found a passion for reading at a very early age. His love for stories developed into a desire to create his own, writing his first book at nine years old.

At twenty-two, while taking time off to travel, Taran began to write Summoner, taking part in Nanowrimo 2013. Thanks to Wattpad.com and updating daily, its popularity dramatically increased, reaching over three million reads in less than six months. After being featured by NBC News, Taran decided to launch his professional writing career and has never looked back.

The Summoner series has now been published in 12 territories and is a New York Times Bestseller. Taran is currently the Book Trust's writer in residence.

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The Novice is the first book in The Summoner trilogy about Fletcher, his demon Ignatius, and the war against the Orcs.

It was an entertaining, well-written paranormal fantasy adventure filled with magic summoners, elves, dwarves, demons and orcs.

What I liked about it:

Great world building. I loved the fascinating, supernatural world that the author created. The history, cultures and landscapes were rich, strongly developed and believable.

I loved the different characters and their demons. They were well-rounded and likeable. I especially related to Fletcher, who was often in over his head and relied on his wits and bravado to get him out of sticky situations.

The story touched on issues of prejudice and bullying which was evident between the nobles and commoners as well as between humans and dwarves/elves.

I love the cover!

What I didn’t like:

There was nothing new. It is very similar to other books that I have read: Lord of the Rings, Pokemon and Harry Potter.

The Novice is a promising start to a new series. I would recommend this book for younger audiences and lovers of fantasy.

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