The Magicians Apprentice, Kate Banks
The Magicians Apprentice, Kate Banks
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The Magician's Apprentice

Author: Kate Banks

Narrator: Charlie Thurston

Unabridged: 3 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/07/2012

Synopsis

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.

About 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.

About Charlie Thurston

Charlie Thurston is an experienced audiobook narrator, actor, and playwright who has received numerous Earphones Awards for his work. He has appeared on Law and Order: SVU, and his voice can be heard in audiobooks such as The Oracle Year, Southernmost, The Terranauts, and The Unfinished Life of Addison Stone.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily

Buddhism meets folk story? The Magician’s Apprentice was a very well-written book full of adventure and philosophy. The main character, a boy growing into a man, is apprenticed to a rug maker and then is traded for a sword to a magician. The magician is a follower of Buddhism (although this is never......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca

Briefly, this book reminded me a lot of Paul Coelho's 'The Alchemist.' It was very philosophical and more about determining who you are than adventures (which is what I expected when I picked the book up). Not really sure who the book is aimed at.......more

Goodreads review by Shirley

I found this metaphysical gem while doing inventory in the library. It's a quick read about a young man's journey and the life lessons he learns along the way. Kate Banks is and amazing writer. Her style is engaging and the lessons learned as her character Baz travels will affect readers in many dif......more

Quotes

“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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