![]() ![]() A very special child is born into an alternate frontier America, where folk. ![]() The first book in the acclaimed Tales of Alvin Maker series, by one of the world's best-loved SF/fantasy authors. Seventh Son (Paperback, Bound for Schools & Libraries ed.) By Card, Orson Scott. Seventh Son is a work of fantasy concerned with the mystery of the human soul, particularly how people. Somewhere out there is a power that will do anything to prevent him growing up. Start Free Trial Summary Characters Questions & Answers. But even in the loving safety of his home, dark forces reach out to destroy him. Young Alvin is the seventh son, and such a boy is destined to become great - perhaps even a man with the enormous powers of a Maker. Īmid the deep woods where the Red Man still holds sway, a very special child is born. 'Card has uncovered a rich vein of folklore and magic here, to which his assured handling of old time religion and manifest love of children is admirably suited: an appealing and intriguing effort.' - Kirkus Reviewsįrom the primal depth's of the world's greatest myths comes this gripping fantasy of a boy, born to be a Maker, whose dangerous journey towards knowledge and power makes history. ![]()
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