{"product_id":"lens-of-the-world-paperback","title":"Lens of the World - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eR. a. MacAvoy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA New York Times Notable Book: \"A coming-of-age fantasy in a late-medieval alternate world . . . Possibly MacAvoy's best work since the Damiano trilogy\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"In the absorbing, realistic world depicted in this first volume of a projected series, MacAvoy introduces Nazhuret who, looking back from middle age, tells of the adventures of his youth.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e An outcast of small stature and the offspring of unknown parents, Nazhuret is forced out of the military Royal School of Sordaling. He is soon taken under the wing of Powl, a mysterious mentor, madman, and master of optics, who pushes Nazhuret to his mental and physical limits while teaching him the arts of astronomy, languages, swordsmanship, and--most importantly--mind and body control. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When Nazhuret take his leave of Powl, he embarks on a journey through war, darkness, and death, rising above his humble beginnings and taking his destiny into his own hands . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This is a plot and a theme and a character so rich that revelations would be unforgivable. Add to these one of the most surprising supporting characters and plots in years and a fantasy setting that is always intriguing but never intrusive and you have a book that readers won't want to end.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Patiently and persistently describes the progress of a young man destined by fate to be a hero. Enticing in its careful world-building and graceful writing, this fantasy is highly recommended.\" --\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eR. A. MacAvoy is a highly acclaimed author of imaginative and original science fiction and fantasy novels. Her debut novel, \u003ci\u003eTea with the Black Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e, won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. She has also written the \u003ci\u003eDamiano \u003c\/i\u003etrilogy, the chronicles of a wizard's young son, set during an alternate history version of the Italian Renaissance; as well as \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Kells\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTwisting the Rope\u003c\/i\u003e, the highly acclaimed sequel to \u003ci\u003eTea with the Black Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e. MacAvoy is also the author of the beloved and much-praised Lens of the World trilogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 204\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 09, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760642785568,"sku":"9781497642270","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/08c43da47a26b471088c1f7b26e91580.webp?v=1780185647","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/lens-of-the-world-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}