This is the third book in the Belgariad (Book 1 and Book 2). This book like the others was an enjoyable quick and easy read. I am starting to rethink my comments about these books being good for young readers -- it just occurred to me that a lot of people die in these books. They're all bad guys, and the violence isn't all that graphic, but I guess it might worry some parents. [isbn: 0345335457]
This is book two of the Belgariad (following on from Pawn of Prophecy). This book was a good quick read, and I think they'd be a good mid level reading book for a child. I liked it. [isbn: 0345335651]
The Belgariad is a pretty formula fantasy epic, with striking similarities to things like stories of King Arthur. The series is written in a style which is very accessible to younger readers, which might explain why I loved these books as a kid. Its also a pretty "safe" story, in that nothing truly bad is allowed to happen to the main character, who is a child who grows up during the books. That might be why I loved these books so much as a child, and read them many times. As an adult, this is a pretty easy read, and quite entertaining. I imagine its a lot like the Harry Potter series in its accessibility, although I haven't actually read Harry Potter as its not my kind of thing. I quite like this book, and would recommend it to young readers interested in fantasy books. [isbn: 0552148075]
YearTitleNotes Act one: Deverry 1986Daggerspell 1987Darkspell 1989The Bristling Wood - US title; issued in the UK as Dawnspell: The Bristling Wood 1990The Southern Sea - US title; issued in the UK as Dragonspell: The Southern Sea Act two: The Westlands 1991A Time of Exile 1992A Time of Omens 1993Days of Blood and Fire 1994Days of Air and Darkness Act three: The Dragon Mage 1997The Red Wyvern 1998The Black Raven 2000The Fire Dragon Act four: The Silver Wyrm 2006The Gold Falcon 2007The Spirit Stone 2008The Shadow Isle 2009 (not yet released)The Silver Mage