The Tombs of Atuan

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Call Number: Fantasy / Le Guin, Ursula , R Newbery Honor 1972, Adult Book / Fiction / Fantasy / Le Guin, Ursula K.
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Westgate Branch

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Downtown 2nd Floor 4-week checkout	Fantasy / Le Guin, Ursula	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Downtown 2nd Floor 4-week checkout	Fantasy / Le Guin, Ursula	4-week checkout	Due 05-12-2024
Downtown Kids Reference 0-week checkout	R Newbery Honor 1972	0-week checkout	Library Use Only
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Malletts Adult Books 4-week checkout	Adult Book / Fiction / Fantasy / Le Guin, Ursula K.	4-week checkout	Due 03-03-2024
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"With a new afterword from the author"--Cover
Arha's isolated existence as high priestess in the tombs of Atuan is jarred by a thief who seeks a special treasure. When young Tenar is chosen as high priestess to the ancient and nameless Powers of the Earth, everything is taken away--home, family, possessions, even her name. For she is now Arha, the Eaten One, guardian of the ominous Tombs of Atuan. While she is learning her way through the dark labyrinth, a young wizard, Ged, comes to steal the Tombs' greatest hidden treasure, the Ring of Erreth-Akbe. But Ged also brings with him the light of magic, and together, he and Tenar escape from the darkness that has become her domain.

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My Favorite Earthsea Book submitted by Jan Wolter on June 22, 2013, 2:31pm When I read the "Wizard of Earthsea" as a kid, this was the book I loved best of the series, which is strange because it's an odd entry. The story centers on a girl who is being raised to be a high priestess and the guardian of a sacred underground maze. One day she notices that someone is in the maze. This someone turns out to be the Wizard Ged, purportedly the main character of the series, but we only see him in glimpses as the heroine of this book peeks at him through peepholes. Should she help this stranger or not? I think I may have been intrigued by this child, who was in many ways powerless, finding herself in a position of power over an adult, and having to decide how to use that power.

My favorite, too submitted by kathscot on July 21, 2013, 9:43pm There is something very special about this story. You may want to read "A Wizard of Earthsea" first, but you don't have to to enjoy this story.

Not so charged submitted by thesrays on August 12, 2018, 9:12pm While I really enjoy this author, I felt this was a disappointing addition to the Earthsea Trilogy.

The best Earthsea book submitted by tuttlium on July 29, 2023, 7:36am I immediately loved this book for the politics of the cloister where the main character, Arha, lives. Imagine growing up in an isolated miniature city filled with adults with stifled ambitions. Where religious rituals dictate the course of their days, but when push comes to shove, easily thrown aside. When a mysterious stranger arrives, Arha's curiosity gets the better of her and the ensuing power struggle is absolutely gripping.