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Book Review By Phoenix Rye
Quadehar the Sorcerer by Erik L'Homme

The Lost Isle is a country which was originally connected to our world but now lies between the Real World and the Uncertain World. Robin Penmarch lives there with his mother and quite often he falls victim to bullying at school. He considers himself weak, and at best average, which is why it is a shock when Master Quadehar, a powerful magician, asks if Robin would like to be his apprentice. Robin accepts, and soon begins facing powerful enemies from the Uncertain World. Through a blunder that Robin makes while transporting his friends and himself from one world to another, they are separated and have to each find their way in the Uncertain World. But not only does Robin have to try and reunite his friends, but he also is being chased by some of the most unsavory characters in the Uncertain World, who for one reason or another want to take advantage of Robin's unusual talents.


Plot & Themes
Tone of book - very upbeat
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - part earth & part fantasy world
Coming of age Yes
Youngster becomes - a powerful magician
Is this an adult or child's book? - Kid's book (ages 7-14)
Descript. of chases or violence - 40 %
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 10 %
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 40 %
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 10 %

Main Character
Identity: - Male
Profession/status:
Age: - a kid
If magical mental powers: - can cast many different spells

Main Adversary
Identity: - magical being
Age: - long-lived adults
Profession/status:
Has magical powers? Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - super strength - can cast all sorts of spells - is very quick
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a little/some
How sensitive is this character?
Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence - Very much smarter than other characters

Writing Style
Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment
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