Tempests and Slaughter (the Numair Chronicles, Book One)

Tempests and Slaughter (the Numair Chronicles, Book One)#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER This must read fantasy from an author who is legend herself Tamora Pierce is one Bustle calls "the perfect book for die hard Pierce fans and newcomers alike." Discover the origin story of one of the realm's most powerful mages in the first book in the Numair Chronicles. Arram Draper is on the path to becoming one of the realm's most powerful mages. The youngest student in his class at the Imperial University of Carthak, he

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

This must-read fantasy from an author who is legend herself--Tamora Pierce--is one Bustle calls "the perfect book for die-hard Pierce fans and newcomers alike."

Discover the origin story of one of the realm's most powerful mages in the first book in the Numair Chronicles.

Arram Draper is on the path to becoming one of the realm's most powerful mages. The youngest student in his class at the Imperial University of Carthak, he has a Gift with unlimited potential for greatness--and for attracting trouble. At his side are his two best friends: Varice, a clever girl with an often-overlooked talent, and Ozorne, the "leftover prince" with secret ambitions. Together, these three friends forge a bond that will one day shape kingdoms. And as Ozorne gets closer to the throne and Varice gets closer to Arram's heart, Arram realizes that one day--soon--he will have to decide where his loyalties truly lie.

In the Numair Chronicles, readers will be rewarded with the never-before-told story of how Numair Salmal n came to Tortall. Newcomers will discover a YA fantasy where a kingdom's future rests on the shoulders of a talented young man with a knack for making vicious enemies.

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"A beautiful, genuine exploration of] friendship. . . . Unforgettable." --Hypable

"Tamora Pierce is one of the queens of fantasy, and as a fan of the Immortals series most of all, I was happy to be reunited with the world of Tortall and literary crush Numair Salmal n." --The Mary Sue

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Ember
Published: 05/07/2019
ISBN: 9780375847127
Pages: 496
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.20d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 195244 / Tempests and Slaughter
Reading Level: 5.4 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 20