Belgariad 1: Pawn of Prophecy
Pawn of Prophecy
$26.06
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
1 November 2006
Summary
The first title in a magnificent fantasy epic set against a history of seven thousand years of the struggles of Gods and Kings and men - of fate and a prophecy that must be fulfilled.
Long ago, the evil God Torak fought a war to obtain an object of immense power - the Orb of Aldur. But Torak was defeated and the Orb reclaimed by Belgarath the sorcerer.
Garion, a young farm lad, loves the story when he first hears it from the old storyteller. But it has nothing to do with him. …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780552554763 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0552554766 |
| Author: | David Eddings |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Imprint: | Corgi Childrens |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Edition: | New edition |
| Release Date: | 1 November 2006 |
| Weight: | 246g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 21mm |
| Series: | The Belgariad (RHCP) |
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Critics Review
“A classic coming-of-age epic … The Belgariad will always have a place of honor on my bookshelves” – Christopher Paolini “Fun, exciting, intriguing fantasy in which the characters are as important as the quest and magical elements … immerse yourself and enjoy!” – Darren Shan “Fabulous” – Anne McCaffrey
About The Author
David Eddings
David Eddings (1931-2009) published his first novel, High Hunt, in 1973, before turning to the field of fantasy with the Belgariad, soon followed by the Malloreon.
Born in Spokane, Washington, and raised in the Puget Sound area north of Seattle, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Reed College in Portland, Oregon, in 1954, and a master of arts degree from the University of Washington in 1961.
He served in the US Army, worked as a buyer for the Boeing Company, and was both a grocery clerk and a college English teacher. He lived in Nevada until his death, at the age of 77.
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