The High King's Daughter (Circle of Magic Series, No 6) (Paperback)

by Debra Doyle (Author), James D. MacDonald (Author), Judith Mitchell (Author) "A GUST OF wind blew in through the doorway of the abandoned hut, driving the stinging rain before it..." (more)
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Product Description
The further adventures of Roland, a journeyman wizard, and his two companions, the knight-errant Walter and the minstrel Lys, as they journey into Elfland to try and bring out the High King's daughter.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Troll Communications (January 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0816718377
• ISBN-13: 978-0816718375
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,764,323 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good starting point for young fantasy readers, March 25, 2000

By A Customer

The Circle of Magic: The High King's Daughter was a book which I read when I was younger. It introduced me to the world of magic, knights, elves, princess and wizards. I enjoy reading this book even though I bought it alone and thus lost some important part of the plot. I would recommend anyone who wish to read this series to read the first book and continue to through the rest of the series before reading the last book:The High King's Daughter. The Circle of Magic series follows the traditional path, we have good and bad wizards, knights,minsterals and a princess. However, it is well written and easy to read. The characters are memorable and for most part a good introduction to the world of fantasy. However, it might not deal well with fantasy readers of older age as its effect is lessen and it is frankly, not in the league of Harry Potter. In short, this series is good for young children who is hoping to try fantasy and I am sure they will find it a good read.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fitting Finale, March 25, 2000

By A Customer

This is the sixth and final book to the Circle of Magic set, and a wonderful journey it is! We meet our 3 heros again, Randal, the wizard-in-training, his cousin Walter, a knight, and his friend, a thief turned minstral, who is a girl around his own age, named Lys. They meet friends and foes they encountered in the previous books and a new cast as well, with a plot that stands on its own. They must defeat a powerful and evil wizard and bring the rightful queen to her throne. The major strength of the story is Randal, because he is flawed, filled with doubts and fears, but determined to do the right thing anyway. His growth of both power and conviction become more evident as time goes by yet we never lose the idea that he is simply human and can always make mistakes. This character, set against a story of action and adventure, makes it all a lot of fun besides!