Bookverdict.com

Gr 4–7—Selected by a magician in the annual Gleaning, 11-year-old Mikal must leave behind his work in his father's blacksmith forge to become part of the Guild of Constant Working in the great city of Oranbold in the realm of Phalia. The boy's ability to resist certain spells draws attention from Master Harlano, the high wizard of Oranbold. After a literal trial by fire, Mikal is made his apprentice. With him is Lyra, a brash, self-interested girl who ultimately proves ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Mikal's sister is sure she'll get picked to be a magical apprentice, but it's eleven-year-old blacksmith-in-training Mikal who...Log In or Sign Up to Read More