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Starred Review on December 1, 2010 | Audio
Gr 9 Up—Paul Hoffman's first title (Dutton, 2010) in a projected trilogy is a complex, multilayered fantasy that delves into themes about world domination, personal power, and the fanaticism of religion and warfare. Thomas Cale has been raised by the Redeemers, a religious order that trains young boys to be future warriors in their planned battle against the Antagonists. While Cale is often the victim of more than the usual abuse, when he escapes with three companions—Kleist, Vague Henri, and Riba (a young g...Log In or Sign Up to Read More