| The main character of this two novel series is Able, an American teen. Able finds himself in a new and dangerous world, Mythgarthr. Fortunately he finds shelter with a man named Bert, who strangely resembles Able's brother in America. Bert teaches the teen much about his new world. Taught to hunt and farm, Able settles in for a few years to learn of this world's history from Bert.
Mythgarthr is populated by men and giants, while Aelfs (elves) visit from a world called Aelfrice, and Gods visit from a world called Skai. While hunting one day, Able meets a knight, Sir Ravd and his squire Svon, who hire Able to lead them toward a village where they may find clues of the whereabouts of a local band of outlaws. This marks the beginning of Ables adventures that lead him around the world and into manhood and eventually knighthood. Along the way, Able falls in love with a Disiri, a young and beautiful Aelvish queen. Disiri informs Able that their relationshp can grow no further until he retrieves a fabled sword named Eterne, suspected to be guarded by a dragon . Sent on quest after quest, first from Disiri, then Dukes and Gods, Able manages to survive and thrive, aquiring an alien dog, a speaking cat, a magical bow, and bits and pieces of armor he will need when he is Knighted. The Knight is followed by a second book, the Wizard. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - very upbeat FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - part earth & part fantasy world Coming of age Yes Youngster becomes - great warrior Explore/1st contact/ enviro story Yes Explore: Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Descript. of chases or violence - 20 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 20 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 40 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20 % Main Character Identity: - Male Age: - a teen Main Adversary Identity: - an entire race Has magical powers? Yes Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - can change shapes How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a moderate amount Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor Intelligence - Average intelligence Setting Terrain Planet outside solar system? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed Sex in book? Yes What kind of sex: - vague references only How much dialogue? - significantly more dialog than descript |
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