| Edward Forrest is forced to survive after being abandoned by his family. He embarks on a hunt for treasure that takes him far from his home in the common World where he finds a new home at the Academy of the Oracle. Peer pressure is strong as he and his friends are drawn into the circle of The Skobi, a club organized by a fellow classmate named Wyndel. As the school year passes, the evil that lurks outside the walls of the Academy press in ever closer. Edward must make some dangerous choices. At the end of the school year, the final test of his character and skills are measured within the passageways of The Great Labyrinth. Who will stay and who will be lost forever within the mists of the valley? | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - sensitive (sigh....) FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy story on current Earth 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 - 10 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 40 % 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: - telekinesis - clairvoyant - can read emotions Main Adversary Identity: - Male Profession/status: Has magical powers? Yes Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - telekinesis - clairvoyant - can read emotions - is very quick How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - an average amount How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters Setting Terrain Earth setting: - 17th century - current (early 21st century) Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - no torture/death How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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