The Magician’s Apprentice by Kate Banks audiobook

The Magician’s Apprentice

By Kate Banks
Read by Charlie Thurston

Blackstone Publishing 9780374347161
3.55 Hours • Unabridged
Format : CD (In Stock)
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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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Summary

Summary

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.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“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
“The book contains some very powerful messages.” —Children’s Literature

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Author

Author Bio: Kate Banks

Author Bio: Kate Banks

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.

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Details

Available Formats : CD
Category: Fiction
Runtime: 3.55
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English