A Perilous Power (Hardcover)

by E. Rose Sabin (Author) "Trevor Blake leaned against the kitchen wall, watching his mother slice beef and fit it into rolls hot from the oven..." (more)
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Trevor Blake has always known that he possesses magical gifts, but the small farming community where he lives forbids magic of any kind. Despite this local ban, Trevor hopes to learn more about his powers and immerse himself in the study of magic, and so he journeys with his best friend to the city Port-of-Lords, where he hopes to search for a hidden community of gifted magicians called the Adepts. Along the way, the friends encounter many challenges as Trevor attempts to master the arts of magic and survival. This dramatic story, the prequel to Sabin's A School for Sorcery (2002), with its young magician will inevitably invite comparisons to J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. And like Rowling's titles, this wholly satisfying fantasy features memorable characters, compelling story lines, and plenty of climactic scenes. Ed Sullivan
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"A tale that should appeal to fans of Harry Potter. Well-written, with memorable characters and a readable style, this title belongs in most fantasy and YA collections."--Library Journal on A Perilous Power

"A tale that should appeal to fans of Harry Potter. Well-written, with memorable characters and a readable style." (Library Journal ) --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Product Details Reading level: Young Adult Hardcover: 288 pages Publisher: Tor Books; 1st edition (January 1, 2004) Language: English ISBN-10: 0765308592 ISBN-13: 978-0765308597 Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.8 x 1 inches Shipping Weight: 15 ounces Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,168,428 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Uncle Matt, Aunt Ellen, Doss Hamlyn, Mistress Hanley, Trevor Blake, Jasper Ryles, Berne Tenney, Community of the Gifted, Maritime Museum, Carl Holdt, Matthew Blake, Aunt Veronica, Mary Elster, Oma Blake, Thank the Power-Giver

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 1.0 out of 5 stars A HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT, December 15, 2005 By  Miranda S. - See all my reviews This review is from: A Perilous Power (Mass Market Paperback) Sabin's second novel in her trilogy had many similarities to the first in its problems and dangers, but the quality of the writing was astoundingly much worse. The life-like, interesting characters of Tria and her classmates was replaced by Trevor and Les, who were idiotic and annoying the whole book. Their mistakes over the course of the book were stupid, careless, and unbelieveable. How could these dry characters be called heroes? My interest in the story itself disappeared after suffering through 30 pages. To me, Sabin's second novel lacked the thought-provoking ideas and enigma that kept me turning the pages in the 1st novel. Her first was so good that it is criminal to put the two together in a 'trilogy'. I hope the third isn't anything like the second, and I wonder how the author of A School for Sorcery could possibly write something as bad as A Perilous Power. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars A Promising Writer, July 5, 2004 By  Deborah Fredericks "fantasy author" (Spokane, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I enjoyed this book, which is the first I've read of Sabin's work. The cover copy compared it to Rowling's Harry Potter series, and I found that not accurate at all. This is a very different world. The subtext, about how people behave when they are forced to hide their true selves, is thought provoking I found the main characters sympathetic, although I became exasperated with Trevor's bull-headedness. After his buddy, Les, twice pointed out people who seemed innocuous but were actually very dangerous, Trevor should have bought a clue and started listening to Les. The two villains were extremely well done, nasty and effective. At the same time, there was little on-screen gore, and I appreciated that. I could read this to my eight-year-old without worrying. Deby Fredericks,, author of The Magister's Mask 3 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars The harry Potter crowd will love this one, January 7, 2004 By  Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews (#1 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    In the village of Amesley, seventeen year old Trevor Blake has won a scholarship to the university, much to the dismay of Mistress Hanley, who believes her daughter should have won it. Trevor and his friend Les Simonton visit Trevor's uncle and the neighbors catch them practicing Magic. With a little skilled magic the neighbors forget what they saw and Trevor is forced to give up his scholarship otherwise Mistress Hanley will reveal Trevor's powers. Trevor's uncle sponsors Trevor and Les, who is thought to have great magic, to the community in teeming metropolis of Port-of-Lords. When they get off the train they meet Carl who steals their money and letters. After they end up in jail, Trevor sends a mental call for help and Veronica answers the summons. While Les likes Veronica, Trevor only wants to meet the man who will teach him to become an Adept. However, he becomes entangled once again with Carl and a power hungry sorcerer who tries to make then his slaves. It will take a miracle to defeat the evil Carl and his master Dr. Tenney. Comparisons between Trevor and Harry Potter are inevitable but the latter is more youthful and cocky than Master Potter is. It is Les, who will do anything to save his friends, that is the real hero because the Adepts say he has magical powers but he doesn't believe them. The villains are stereotypical but it is a lot of fun to hope they fail. E. Rose Sabin has targeted her work for young adult fantasy fans but anyone who likes a good tale will want to read A PERILOUS POWER.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read with unforgettable characters In this fast-moving, adventure-filled prequel to *A SCHOOL FOR SORCERY, 17-year-old Trevor Blake and his best friend, Les, travel from their small village to the bustling port... Read more Published on November 24, 2004 by Bill's Books (www.alan-ya.org) 5.0 out of 5 stars A Different Fantasy World I am far from being a "Young Adult" but I really enjoyed this book. The world E. Rose Sabin has built is very well defined, the magic system has its limitations and its problems,... Read more Published on February 1, 2004 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Tor Books; 1st edition (January 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0765308592
• ISBN-13: 978-0765308597
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,168,428 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT, December 15, 2005

By	Miranda S. - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Perilous Power (Mass Market Paperback)

Sabin's second novel in her trilogy had many similarities to the first in its problems and dangers, but the quality of the writing was astoundingly much worse. The life-like, interesting characters of Tria and her classmates was replaced by Trevor and Les, who were idiotic and annoying the whole book. Their mistakes over the course of the book were stupid, careless, and unbelieveable. How could these dry characters be called heroes?
My interest in the story itself disappeared after suffering through 30 pages. To me, Sabin's second novel lacked the thought-provoking ideas and enigma that kept me turning the pages in the 1st novel. Her first was so good that it is criminal to put the two together in a 'trilogy'. I hope the third isn't anything like the second, and I wonder how the author of A School for Sorcery could possibly write something as bad as A Perilous Power.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Promising Writer, July 5, 2004

By	Deborah Fredericks "fantasy author" (Spokane, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I enjoyed this book, which is the first I've read of Sabin's work. The cover copy compared it to Rowling's Harry Potter series, and I found that not accurate at all. This is a very different world. The subtext, about how people behave when they are forced to hide their true selves, is thought provoking

I found the main characters sympathetic, although I became exasperated with Trevor's bull-headedness. After his buddy, Les, twice pointed out people who seemed innocuous but were actually very dangerous, Trevor should have bought a clue and started listening to Les.

The two villains were extremely well done, nasty and effective. At the same time, there was little on-screen gore, and I appreciated that. I could read this to my eight-year-old without worrying.

Deby Fredericks,, author of The Magister's Mask

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The harry Potter crowd will love this one, January 7, 2004

By	Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews (#1 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

In the village of Amesley, seventeen year old Trevor Blake has won a scholarship to the university, much to the dismay of Mistress Hanley, who believes her daughter should have won it. Trevor and his friend Les Simonton visit Trevor's uncle and the neighbors catch them practicing Magic. With a little skilled magic the neighbors forget what they saw and Trevor is forced to give up his scholarship otherwise Mistress Hanley will reveal Trevor's powers.

Trevor's uncle sponsors Trevor and Les, who is thought to have great magic, to the community in teeming metropolis of Port-of-Lords. When they get off the train they meet Carl who steals their money and letters. After they end up in jail, Trevor sends a mental call for help and Veronica answers the summons. While Les likes Veronica, Trevor only wants to meet the man who will teach him to become an Adept. However, he becomes entangled once again with Carl and a power hungry sorcerer who tries to make then his slaves. It will take a miracle to defeat the evil Carl and his master Dr. Tenney.

Comparisons between Trevor and Harry Potter are inevitable but the latter is more youthful and cocky than Master Potter is. It is Les, who will do anything to save his friends, that is the real hero because the Adepts say he has magical powers but he doesn't believe them. The villains are stereotypical but it is a lot of fun to hope they fail. E. Rose Sabin has targeted her work for young adult fantasy fans but anyone who likes a good tale will want to read A PERILOUS POWER.