Daja's Book (Circle of Magic Series #3)

by Tamora Pierce, Tamora Pierce (Read by), The Full Cast Family (Read by)

Overview

On a journey to Gold Ridge, the four young mages-in-training—Daja, Sandry, Tris, and Briar—find their special magics overlapping, sometimes in frightening and destructive ways. One burst of this combined magic leads Daja to create an astonishing vine made of living metal. Her creation is worth a small fortune. But can Daja bargain with the Traders who cast her out without losing her soul? Once again Tamora Pierce, America's most popular writer of young adult fantasy, leads the Full Cast Family in a thrilling exploration of her intricately woven Circle of Magic.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781501237737
Publisher:	Brilliance Audio
Publication date:	03/17/2015
Series:	Circle of Magic Series , #3
Edition description:	Unabridged
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 6.50(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Tamora Pierce has published over twenty fantasy novels, including the bestsellers Lady Knight and Trickster’s Choice. She lives in Syracuse, New York, with her beloved “spouse creature,” Tim Liebe (who can be heard on this recording as Yarrun Firetamer), and a variety of cats and birds. You can visit her on the Web at www.tamora-pierce.com.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 5-9-Tamora Pierce's magic series continues with the third book of the series (Scholastic, 1998) focused on one of the young super-talented magicians, Daja, the only surviving member of a band of sea-going traders lost in a shipwreck. Each of the four has a specific talent, but unplumbed depths of hidden abilities continue to emerge as the foursome explores the unusual ties that have linked them mentally, emotionally, and magically. Their four mentors are here too, with assorted dukes, ladies, academic mages (lacking the "wild" talent of these young people), and many other characters. This full cast production performs a great service for listeners by using a different voice for each character and audio effects to highlight the mind-talking. Music cues at the beginning of each tape are helpful, but there are no chapter listings to coordinate following along with the book. The readers give lively and engaging performances, and the part of the narrator is read by the author, who adds depth to the telling and provides a nice touch for fans. Pierce's pace and emphasis are deliberate, helping to keep the complex interrelationships of mages and their magic in the listeners' minds. Familiarity with the previous two books is not necessary to understand this title. A popular addition to libraries with fans of the previous books in the series as well as for those new to this fantasy series.-Jane P. Fenn, Corning-Painted Post West High School, NY Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

School Library Journal

As with the other books in this fantasy series, this story revolves around four mage apprentices, though it focuses on Daja Kisubo, who is skilled with fire and learning the art of smithing. Daja creates a living vine out of metal, which traders seek to purchase. Pierce, known for her fantasy series portraying strong, young female characters, has created another intriguing person in Daja; the young performer who plays her creates a believable, likable Daja who is by turns wistful and belligerent. Author Pierce narrates this story along with a cast of 16, all well suited to their characters. This approach lends a depth to the story and will assure Pierce fans that it is read the way the writer imagined it. J.C.G. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine

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