Bookverdict.com

Gr 6-9 Living in a war-torn land, teenaged Maria, a washed-up apprentice magician; her mute friend Tristan; and Jerold, a catlike creature, sneak behind enemy lines, steal the ancient scrolls of magic, and beat a hasty retreat. The rest of the book tells about their escape from the bad guys. There is plenty of action here and little else. No character ever develops a personality. Tristan is strong, silent, and forever helping Maria and squeezing her hand in a meaningful way. Maria provides most of the di...Log In or Sign Up to Read More