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Gr 7 Up—Card's latest work of speculative fiction twists together tropes of fantasy and science fiction into something fine indeed. Rigg and his father are trappers by trade, but Rigg has been instructed throughout his 13 years in languages, sciences, history, and politics. The teen is therefore somewhat mentally prepared for the quest that his father thrusts upon him with his dying breath—to go to the capital city and find his sister. Both Rigg and his friend, Umbo, have a special ability that aids them—Rigg can see ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Card, author of Ender's Game, here debuts a new YA science-fiction series. Thirteen-year-old Rigg can see the paths of every living thing in the past. When his father dies mysteriously, Rigg comes into possession of some highly valued jewels—and the knowledge that his sister and mother are alive. Another boy from his village, Umbo, has the power to speed up time, and together they mast...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Thirteen-year-old Rigg sees the paths of living things in the past. Another boy, Umbo, can speed up time, and together they master ti...Log In or Sign Up to Read More