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When the time comes for the Dollmage, the wise woman of Seekvalley, to find a replacement, she announces the upcoming birthday of her chosen successor. Much to the surprise of the village, two girls were born on that day. According to scripture, only one can learn the magic that builds the promise dolls for the people of the valley and keeps the valley safe. The Dollmage announces that Renoa will become the new Dollmage and gives Annakey a skewed doll with a knothole in it. As the girls grow older, however, Annakey continues to show amazing promise, whereas Renoa forgoes the training and dedication that is necessary to ensure the safety of the valley. Their actions bring the village to the brink of ruination, at which point the Dollmage finally faces the consequences of her actions. The story is told as a flashback by the Dollmage to persuade the villagers not to stone Annakey. The Dollmage's confession is not only Annakey's salvation but ultimately that of the whole village. This fast-paced story is driven by all-too-human failings—each character's actions are driven by human desires and weaknesses that must be forgiven before any resolution can be met. The strength of the story lies in the characters' motivations, which will appeal far beyond genre lines. VOYA CODES: 4Q 4P J S (Better than most, marred only by occasional lapses; Broad general YA appeal; Junior High, defined as grades 7 to 9; Senior High, defined as grades 10 to 12). 2001, Red Deer Press, 196p,— Betsy Fraser
Overview
Dollmage is a Red Deer Press title.