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Loading... The Circle Opens 1: Magic Stepsby Tamora PierceSeries: The Circle Opens (1), Winding Circle (5), The Circle Opens (Vol. 1), Winding Circle (Circle of Magic Vol. 1: Books 1-2), Winding Circle (Circle Opens Vol. 1: Books 5-6)
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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. An excellent novel and series. The characters are vibrant with clear motivations. The plot is detailed and multi-layered. The writing style is perfect for young adults, not to challenging yet never dull or simple. The magic of the series will enchant readers into falling in love with Tamora Pierce. (  ) Saieeda | Jun 7, 2009 |  I did not like this book and i don't believe i ever finished it. I found it dry. (  ) Miranda_Paige | May 5, 2009 | I like Pasco - he's a little limp at the beginning, but given (what we learn about) how his family regards him, it's not so surprising. And here both his magic and Sandry's are vitally necessary to deal with the problem. Hmmm, harriers vs Dogs...Pierce does like animal images for her lawkeepers. (  )1  jjmcgaffey | Mar 13, 2009 | Sandry has been taking care of her uncle after a heartattack for some months now. He is well on the road to recovery when a mysterious murder spree comes to his attention. In addition, Sandry has found a boy with the unusual talent for dance magic. Now she must devise teaching methods for him, for there are no other dance mages around. These two storylines eventually come together as Sandry is tested as an adult mage might be. Very strong book for Sandry, like the messages it sends. ( )1 chibimajo | Feb 16, 2009 | I loved the great characterization of Sandry and Pasco and the detailed world Pierce has created with mages and social classes. I was surprised by the graphic violence of the criminals and their subsequent bloody ending. (  ) stacyuyeda | May 2, 2008 |  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com (ISBN 0590396056, Mass Market Paperback)"'Magic? Me, do magic?' Magic was a thing of schools and books. No proper Acalon did magic. 'Oh, no--please, you're mistaken, my lady. I'm no mage.' Four years after we last saw the young mages Sandry, Tris, Daja, and Briar in the Circle of Magic quartet, Sandry is back. Now 14 years old, she is helping her great-uncle, Duke Vedris IV, ruler of Emelan, recover after a heart attack. But there's no rest for the weary mage. A mysterious murderer is afoot, and it quickly becomes clear that Sandry and her reluctant young protégé, Pasco, are the only ones who can stop the killings. Unfortunately, Pasco comes from a long line of harriers, or provost's guards, and his burly family does not think highly of a boy who dances magical spells. It takes some fancy footwork to convince Pasco of the need for his special brand of magic, and Sandry is just the girl for the job. This first title in Tamora Pierce's new series, The Circle Opens, will thrill fans of her terrifically popular previous books, including The Circle of Magic quartet and The Song of the Lioness quartet. With her spellbinding choreography of wit, gore, and intrigue, Pierce never takes a false step. (Ages 9 and older) --Emilie Coulter (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:12 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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