“Banks’ allegorical fable stands out in this genre for its understated tone and lack of pretension.” Publishers Weekly
Description
Baz has always dreamed about leaving his dusty little town. So when a stranger comes to his family's home and asks him to be a weaver's apprentice, Baz is eager to start his journey.
He and the stranger travel for several sunrises and sunsets until they reach the land of Kallah, where Baz starts his apprenticeship—and soon learns that his master is very cruel. Baz is disheartened, and when the master trades Baz to a magician for a sword, Baz expects no better from his new owner.
But as Baz travels further into the depths of the desert with this kind-hearted and wise magician, he learns to reexamine his beliefs about people, the world, and himself, discovering that everything is connected in a continuous journey toward destiny and that no person or thing can ever really be owned.
Praise
“Banks’ allegorical fable stands out in this genre for its understated tone and lack of pretension.” Publishers Weekly
“Banks has woven a beautiful, mystical journey that will enable insightful readers to ponder their own callings and place in the world.” School Library Journal
“Beautiful.” Booklist
“A moving, thoughtful apprentice tale.” Kirkus Reviews
“Lyrical, imagistic, and thought-provoking.” Horn Book
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Release Date | August 1, 2012 |
| Release Date Machine | 1343779200 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Children's Books, Growing Up & Facts of Life, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Children/YA, Children 8-12, Fiction - All, Fiction - Child |
Author Bio
Kate Banks (1960–2024) wrote many award-winning books, including And If the Moon Could Talk, winner of the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award for best picture book, and Max’s Math won the Mathical Book Prize.
Narrator Bio
Charlie Thurston is an actor and Earphones Award–winning narrator. He holds an MFA in acting from Brown University / Trinity Rep and has appeared on stages across the country with Trinity Repertory Company, Chautauqua Theater Company, Creede Rep, and at Riverside Theatre and Redmoon Theater, among others. His favorite roles include Edgar in The Completely Fictional—Utterly True—Final Strange Tale of Edgar Allan Poe, Stephen in The Long Christmas Ride Home, Tuzenbach in The Three Sisters, and Tony in You Can’t Take It with You.
Overview
Baz has always dreamed about leaving his dusty little town. So when a stranger comes to his family's home and asks him to be a weaver's apprentice, Baz is eager to start his journey.
He and the stranger travel for several sunrises and sunsets until they reach the land of Kallah, where Baz starts his apprenticeship—and soon learns that his master is very cruel. Baz is disheartened, and when the master trades Baz to a magician for a sword, Baz expects no better from his new owner.
But as Baz travels further into the depths of the desert with this kind-hearted and wise magician, he learns to reexamine his beliefs about people, the world, and himself, discovering that everything is connected in a continuous journey toward destiny and that no person or thing can ever really be owned.
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