Wind Shifter (Freyen Trilogy) [Mass Market Paperback]

Linda Smith (Author)

Book Description

Series: Freyen Trilogy | Publication Date: May 19, 1995

This intensely drawn fantasy novel for young adults explores the complications arising from a blind acceptance of history, and the universal dilemmas facing a young person who is forced to grow up.

"Wind Shifter is a powerful novel that will give young readers plenty to think about." - Quill & Quire

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About the Author

Linda Smith is the author of "When Moon Fell Down, Mrs. Biddlebox, " and "There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Boot". Linda lived a full life in a short period of time. On June 28, 2000, she passed away after a two-year battle with breast cancer, but she left behind a world of language, love, and good humor that shines through in her books.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 14 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 310 pages
• Publisher: Thistledown Press; 1 edition (May 19, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1895449421
• ISBN-13: 978-1895449426
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,056,278 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable young adult fantasy., May 6, 1998

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Barbara Brydges (Calgary, AB Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wind Shifter (Freyen Trilogy) (Mass Market Paperback)

Wind Shifter is a well-written fantasy novel for upper elementary or junior high school children. The protagonist is an adolescent girl who resents that her training to be a wizard sometimes takes second place to duties in the kitchen, while her companion male apprentice is able to focus on his studies. She's an appealing and believable heroine, who learns much about herself as she undertakes an adventure which takes her to the land of the neighbouring Ugliks - a people who have been demonized in the legends and stories of her people, the Freyans. She discovers that although they look different they are really just people with all the sames emotions and problems as herself. In the denouement she is able to use both her wizardly powers and her new self-knowledge to bring a peaceful resolution to a potential conflict between the Ugliks and Freyans. My son thoroughly enjoyed this thoughtful book, as did several other children of his acquaintance. I think it would speak even more to girls because of the issues it brings forward.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome charactors, awesome plot, May 15, 1998

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Nicole White, age 12 ([e-mail]) (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wind Shifter (Freyen Trilogy) (Mass Market Paperback)

I loved the plot in Wind Shifter because it had sort of a surprise ending, or I, at least, didn't expect it. I loved the fantasy setting and all the charactors.