The Rithmatist
More than anything, Joel
wants to be a Rithmatist. Chosen by the Master in a mysterious
inception ceremony, Rithmatists have the power to infuse life into
two-dimensional figures known as Chalklings. Rithmatists are humanity’s
only defense against the Wild Chalklings — merciless creatures that
leave mangled corpses in their wake. Having nearly overrun the territory
of Nebrask, the Wild Chalklings now threaten all of the American Isles.
As the son of a lowly chalkmaker at Armedius Academy, Joel can only watch as Rithmatist students study the magical art that he would do anything to practice. Then students start disappearing — kidnapped from their rooms at night, leaving trails of blood. Assigned to help the professor who is investigating the crimes, Joel and his friend Melody find themselves on the trail of an unexpected discovery — one that will change Rithmatics — and their world — forever.
Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson brings his unique brand of epic storytelling to the teen audience with an engrossing tale of danger and suspense—the first of a series. With his trademark skills in world-building, Sanderson has created a magic system that is so inventive and detailed that that readers who appreciate games of strategy and tactics just may want to bring Rithmatics to life in our world.
As the son of a lowly chalkmaker at Armedius Academy, Joel can only watch as Rithmatist students study the magical art that he would do anything to practice. Then students start disappearing — kidnapped from their rooms at night, leaving trails of blood. Assigned to help the professor who is investigating the crimes, Joel and his friend Melody find themselves on the trail of an unexpected discovery — one that will change Rithmatics — and their world — forever.
Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson brings his unique brand of epic storytelling to the teen audience with an engrossing tale of danger and suspense—the first of a series. With his trademark skills in world-building, Sanderson has created a magic system that is so inventive and detailed that that readers who appreciate games of strategy and tactics just may want to bring Rithmatics to life in our world.
(summary from goodreads.com)
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Fascinating book - I loved the math angle and the alternate reality. Reminded me a lot of The Far West. Great twists, great characters. The characters seem younger than they actually are (16ish), which was really refreshing and made the book more "teen" then "young adult". I enjoyed it, meanwhile my two teenage boys LOVED it. One said it was AMAZING and the best book he's read in a while. Definitely a series to keep reading …
Mom note: As
a mother of readers, I also
want to make a note to myself (and others if they care)
why I would or
would not have my children read this book, because honestly, sometimes I
forget. This is a YA book, so everything is within YA strictures.
Violence: some; Profanity: no; Sex: NO!! Amazing.
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