The first book in the acclaimed Tales of Alvin Maker series, by one of the world’s best-loved SF/fantasy authors. Somewhere out there is a power that will do anything to prevent him growing up … In an alternate version of frontier America, young Alvin is the seventh son of a seventh son, and such a birth is powerful. But even in the loving safety of his home, dark forces reach out to destroy him. 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. ‘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 Reviewsįrom 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 …Īmid the deep woods where the Red Man still holds sway, a very special child is born.
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