Name: | Seventh Son |
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By: | Orson Scott Card |
Narrated by: | Scott Brick, Gabrielle de Cuir, Stephen Hoye |
Series: | Tales of Alvin Maker, Book 1 |
Length | 9 hrs and 6 mins |
Category: | Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy |
Release Date: | 2007-04-01 |
Language: | English |
Seventh Son is a series of audiobooks that tell the story of a boy named Thomas who is taken in by a wizard named John Gregory. Thomas is trained to be a wizard’s apprentice and is tasked with stopping a powerful witch named Mother Malkin. The series is narrated by actor Colin Morgan.
The Seventh Son is a young adult novel by Orson Scott Card. It is the first book in The Tales of Alvin Maker series.
The novel is set in an alternate history version of early 19th-century America, where people with magical powers, called “makers”, live among the ordinary folk. Alvin, the seventh son of a seventh son, is born with special powers and is destined to become a great maker. However, his path is not an easy one, as he must overcome many challenges, including the jealousy of his six older brothers.
Orson Scott Card uses a specific writing style which is a mixture of fantasy and science fiction. He often uses elements of both genres in his stories, which makes for an interesting and unique reading experience. Card’s writing is often described as being “epic” in scope, and he is known for creating complex and detailed worlds. His stories often have a moral or ethical message, and he often explores the idea of what it means to be human.
Orson Scott Card’s Seventh Son is a story about a young man named John who is the seventh son of a seventh son. He is taken to a school for young men who are being prepared to be wizards. John is not sure if he wants to be a wizard, but he is drawn to the school and the people there. He soon discovers that he has a talent for magic and he is able to help the other students with their studies. The story follows John as he learns about magic and the people at the school. The story is well-written and the characters are well-developed. The story is appropriate for all ages.
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