LibGuides: Out of the Ordinary: Costume Design for Fantasy: A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula LeGuin

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A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin; Ruth Robbins (Illustrator)
Call Number: PS3562.E42 W5 2004
ISBN: 9780553383041
Publication Date: 2004-09-28
The story is set in the fictional archipelago of Earthsea and centers around a young mage named Ged, born in a village on the island of Gont. He displays great power while still a boy and joins the school of wizardry, where his prickly nature drives him into conflict with one of his fellows. During a magical duel, Ged's spell goes awry and releases a shadow creature that attacks him. The novel follows his journey as he seeks to be free of the creature.

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