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Summoned to Destiny is an anthology of original fantasy stories based on the theme of self-discovery. From that starting point, the stories area as diverse as their authors, ranging from traditional fantasy to shapeshifters, from dragon-haunted cliffs to simple country inns. But all share a love of things wondrous and magic. Discover that power has its price … and a destiny involving magic is never quite what you expect. ... Read more

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A minor-league fantasy anthology, if you like.The class of this book is Michelle West's longish novella 'The Colours of Augustine', the rest is pretty average, barring Kevin MacLean's final dream guardian tale.

There's nothing to indicate that this was specifically supposed to be a kid's book, but it is possible I suppose, from the simple content.

Summoned To Destiny : Tangled Pages - M. T. O'Shaughnessy
Summoned To Destiny : Stormsong - Ed Greenwood
Summoned To Destiny : Riverbend - Ruth Stuart
Summoned To Destiny : The Colors of Augustine - Michelle West
Summoned To Destiny : White Shadow - Marie Brennan
Summoned To Destiny : Offering of Trust - Jana Paniccia
Summoned To Destiny : A Prayer of Salt and Sand - Karina Sumner-Smith
Summoned To Destiny : When Dragons Dream - Kevin G. Maclean

You are a Magi, dumbarse.

2.5 out of 5


Gaurant with you then. "Know this: none of us eat the flesh of novices or anyone else. Even with sauce."

3 out of 5


Some bards have a gift. Not this one.

2 out of 5


True painting time.

4 out of 5


Contradiction choice.

3 out of 5


If this redback was on your toilet seat it would be much worse than your chooks turning into emus, being a dragon and all.

3.5 out of 5


Not quite drowned.

2.5 out of 5


Eleanor, no Stealer of Souls.

3.5 out of 5




2.5 out of 5
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Worlds of information in a easily accessible form This new series of six books investigates some of the most fascinating areas of the world we live in, ranging from science to religion - covering each area in depth giving children a broader understanding of the environment they live in. - Clear concise information displayed in an easy to read format with detailed pictures and diagrams showing how everything works. - Fact boxes draw attention to vital information with real life examples making it easier to relate to while adding interest to learning. - A beautiful mixture of full colour illustrations, cutaways and photos. - Easily navigated books contain a table of contents, index, and a glossary, making it quicker to access information when needed. - Each book covers a separate topic covering each subject fully in depth - A valuable resource for early learning and any homework assignments due to the high levels of detail and wide range of topics covered in detail. ... Read more

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How do different ethnic groups approach the short story form? Do different groups develop culture-related themes?Do oral traditions within a particular culture shape the way in which written stories are told?Why does "the community" loom so large in ethnic stories? How do such traditional forms as African American slave narratives or the Chinese talk-story shape the modern short story?Which writers of color should be added to the canon?Why have some minority writers been ignored for such a long time?How does a person of color write for white publishers, editors, and readers?
Each essay in this collection of original studies addresses these questions and other related concerns.It is common knowledge thatmost scholarly work on the short story has been on white writers: This collection is the first work to specifically focus on short story practice by ethnic minorities in America,ranging from African Americans to Native Americans, Chinese Americans to Hispanic Americans.The number of women writers discussed will be of particular interest to women studies and genre studies researchers, and the collections will be of vital interest to scholars working in American literature, narrative theory, and multicultural studies. ... Read more

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Examining certain American ethnic identities and literatures
Editor Julie Brown has successfully compiled a collection of challenging essays by notable scholars which aim at examining various literary works by certain marginalized ethnic groups/writers in America. Among those writers whose works are analyzed in this book are Amy Tan, Sandra Cisneros, Ramzi M. Salti, Fannie Hurst, Edith Eaton, and Sui Sin Far. Contributors to this collection are Julie Brown (Editor's Note), Rocio Davis, Susan Griffin, Madelyn Jablon, Margot Kelley, Susan Koppelman, Laurie Leach, Bill Mullen, Gail Okawa, Linda Palmer, Carol Roh-Spaulding, John Streamas, Qun Wang, Hardy C. Wilcoxon, and Christopher Wise whose essay on Ramzi Salti's "The Native Informant" represents a long overdue analysis of Arab-American literature. ... Read more

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Bo-ring!
I got this book as a present and I hate it. Its so boring and they can't write and its ugly. DON'T BUY IT!!!!! ... Read more

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Remember This is the story of Maria, a Mayan girl who finds a lost family amulet through the help of two mystical jaguars.Maria begins her magical moonlit journey with the help of the Jaguar of the Night, an ancient Mayan deity who helps Maria to discover her amulet-and her precious, ancient heritage.When morning comes, Maria is transported home by the Jaguar of the day, who entreats, "Come and be joyous, for all Life is a gift." ... Read more

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Worlds of information in a easily accessible form This new series of six books investigates some of the most fascinating areas of the world we live in, ranging from science to religion - covering each area in depth giving children a broader understanding of the environment they live in. - Clear concise information displayed in an easy to read format with detailed pictures and diagrams showing how everything works. - Fact boxes draw attention to vital information with real life examples making it easier to relate to while adding interest to learning. - A beautiful mixture of full colour illustrations, cutaways and photos. - Easily navigated books contain a table of contents, index, and a glossary, making it quicker to access information when needed. - Each book covers a separate topic covering each subject fully in depth - A valuable resource for early learning and any homework assignments due to the high levels of detail and wide range of topics covered in detail. ... Read more

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Worlds of information in a easily accessible form This new series of six books investigates some of the most fascinating areas of the world we live in, ranging from science to religion - covering each area in depth giving children a broader understanding of the environment they live in. - Clear concise information displayed in an easy to read format with detailed pictures and diagrams showing how everything works. - Fact boxes draw attention to vital information with real life examples making it easier to relate to while adding interest to learning. - A beautiful mixture of full colour illustrations, cutaways and photos. - Easily navigated books contain a table of contents, index, and a glossary, making it quicker to access information when needed. - Each book covers a separate topic covering each subject fully in depth - A valuable resource for early learning and any homework assignments due to the high levels of detail and wide range of topics covered in detail. ... Read more

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