Main character is a boy who is the seventh son of a seventh son, which is somehow mystical. The title derives from the main character alvin, who is the seventh son of a seventh son which imbues him with special magical abilities, usually referred to as knacks. Dark forces are arrayed against alvin, and only a young girl with second sight can protect him. He never once picks up a sword and undergoes zero combat training. Orson scott cards seventh son is the initial offering in a longer series. Alvin is the seventh son of a seventh son, born when his six older brothers are still alive. Alvin is a maker and is destined to create a positive new future for america. Chronicle of the seventh son black panther mark clark shared an event. Part 2 ben barnes, best known for his portrayal of prince caspian in the narnia franchise, is. He collects medallionsamulets, and one is wood, one is iron, one is bronze, etc. Seventh son begins the story of alvin maker, the seventh son of a seventh son growing up on the american frontier in the early 1800sin a world where the talents we call folk magic really work. First edition, first printing published in 1987 by tor books. The number seven has a long history of mystical and biblical significance.
In european folklore, the seventh son of a seventh son is believed to possess special powers. Having spent 7 weeks in the best seller charts, the spooks apprentice was a great success for delaney. Seventh son novel project gutenberg selfpublishing. The books sequel, second in the tales of alvins life, is red prophet. The seventh son must be preceded by six brothers, with no sisters born in between, and whose father is also such a seventh son. The seventh son of a seventh son is a concept from folklore regarding special powers given to, or held by, such a son. Read book 1, revenge of the witch, and book 2, curse of the bane, in one volume. The powers include a broad range, from clairvoyance a. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. American library association best books for young adultsfrom the author of enders game, an unforgettable story about young alvin maker. Book 1 and book 2 of the bestselling fantasy adventure series that inspired the forthcoming major motion picture seventh son. Seventh son by orson scott card, inscribed by author on mary on full title page.
As the seventh son of a seventh son, he can see things other people cant and therefore has the potential of becoming a spook more on that below. In the alternate america orson scott card has imagined, this makes alvin a person of special magic. The seventh son by card, orson scott and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Seventh son 1987 is an alternate historyfantasy novel by orson scott card. The first book however, was interesting enough to suck me in enough that id probably have hunted down the second book in the series if i didnt already have it with me. It was covered by climax chicago blues band, clarence williams us, bill. This volume includes book 1, revenge of the witch, and book 2, curse of the bane, of the last apprentice series.
Cover versions of the seventh son written by willie dixon. Some doctors in previous centuries even claim that one of their qualities that made them great healers was that they were the seventh son of a seventh son. But even in the loving safety of his home, dark forces reach out to destroy him. But dark forces are arrayed against alvin, and only a young girl with second sight can protect him. But dark forces are arrayed against alvin, and only. Rather than discuss each of the books in the tales of alvin maker series. The last apprentice series in order joseph delaney. They have been published in 24 countries, with 3 novels being shortlisted for the lancashire childrens book for the year award. Tom ward is the seventh son of a seventh son, and he has been chosen. In the world described in those books, magic exists, and it is also told that the 7th child of a family will be extremely proficient with it. It is the first book in cards the tales of alvin maker series and is about alvin miller, the seventh son of a seventh son.
The book is a good first in a series, action, suspense, the fight of good vs evil. After the egyptian and indian, the greek and roman, the teuton and mongolian, the negro is a sort of seventh son, born with a veil, and gifted with second sight in this american world,a world which yields him no true selfconsciousness, but only lets him see himself through the revelation of the other world. Matt donato sits down with actor ben barnes to discuss his new film, seventh son. The thirteenthand final book in the internationally best.
The seventh son must come from an unbroken line with no female siblings born between and, in turn, be born to such a seventh son. With ben barnes, julianne moore, jeff bridges, alicia vikander. Now he needs an apprenticetom ward, who is the seventh son of a seventh son. American library association best books for young adults from the author of enders game, an unforgettable story about young alvin maker. In ireland, the saliva of a seventh son was said to have healing properties. In scotland, the seventh daughter of a seventh daughter was said to have the gift of second sight prophetic vision. This first volume of the tales of alvin maker introduces young alvin miller jr.
Here we meet the young alvin miller, the seventh son of a seventh son. After having its release date shifted numerous times, the film was released in france on december 17, 2014, and in canada and the united states on february 6, 2015, by universal pictures. Joseph delaney has averaged one novel per year with the wardstone series. Chronicle of the seventh son black panther mark clark. A series about the seventh son of a seventh son and a bullet that. In ireland, the seventh son of a seventh son is also believed to have the power to foretell the future, in addition to his healing abilities in ireland, the seventh son of a seventh son was said to be gifted with the power to heal diseases. Childrens book from the 70s about the seventh son of a. Second sight seventh son games should take lessons from games of the past. Born into an alternative frontier america where life is hard and folk magic is real, alvin is gifted with the power. Only the spook has the knowledge and skill to face ghosts, bind witches, and bargain with boggarts. Seventh son by orson scott card is about a young boy named alvin miller jr. The tales of alvin maker, book one kindle edition by card, orson scott.
Novelas filipinas e turcas legendadas recommended for you. He is the seventh son of a 7th son and discovers that he possesses abilities that surpass that of everyone else. The complete series list for the last apprentice joseph delaney. Seventh son 1987 is an alternate historyfantasy novel by american writer orson scott card. Furthermore, the battle of tippecanoe, in which the two brothers were involved, is also included in the books even though its outcome is different from the historical one we know. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Childrens book from the 70s about the seventh son of a seventh son. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read seventh son.
Young alvin is the seventh son, and such a boy is destined to become great perhaps even a man with the enormous powers of a maker. The tales of alvin maker, book one and millions of other books are. Exclusive interview with ben barnes on seventh son part. Seventh son is not a stand alone book there is just a pause at the end, and a promise to continue the tale soon. When mother malkin, the queen of evil witches, escapes the pit she was imprisoned in by professional monster hunter spook decades ago and kills his apprentice, he recruits young tom, the seventh son of the seventh son, to help him. A major motion picture phenomenon and an international bestseller, the last apprentice will haunt youand terrify youand keep you coming back for more. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the last apprentice. The legendary powers of a seventh son of a seventh son. Overview of the legend and mythology of the seventh son. Seventh son, red prophet, prentice alvin, alvin journeyman,and hartfire. But dark forces are arrayed against alvin, and only a young girl with second.
Book 1 and book 2 of the bestselling fantasy adventure series that inspired the forthcoming major motion picture seventh son read book 1, revenge of the witch, and book 2, curse of the bane, in one volume a major motion picture phenomenon and an international bestseller, the last apprentice will haunt youand terrify youand keep you coming back for more. Joseph delaney used to be an english teacher, before becoming the bestselling author of the spooks series, which has been published in 30. Amid the deep woods where the red man still holds sway, a very special child is born. The tales of alvin maker, book one ebook written by orson scott card. The song the seventh son was written by willie dixon and was first released by willie mabon in 1955. Seventh son won a locus award and was nominated for both the hugo and world fantasy awards in 1988. In an alternate version of frontier america, young alvin is the seventh son of a seventh son. Fury of the seventh son by joseph delaney goodreads. After the egyptian and indian, the greek and roman, the teuton and mongolian, the negro is a sort of seventh son, born with a veil, and gifted with secondsight in this american world,a world which yields him no true selfconsciousness, but only lets him see himself through the revelation of the other world. Book 1 and book 2 written by joseph delaney which was published in 2093. Tom ward is the 12yearold narrator of the book, described as small for his age despite growing up on a farm. Overview of the legend and mythology of the seventh son this legend although mentioned in specific detail through many books of the old and new testaments of the king james version of the bible, predates it, back to the dawn of time in all major philosophies and cultures of the world. This is the premise for the series the tales of alvin maker.
A seventh son of a seventh son was supposed to be even more powerful. It has long been believed in europe and the united states that a seventh son is especially lucky or gifted with occult powers, and that the seventh son of a seventh son has healing powers. The story centers on thomas ward, a seventh son of a seventh son, and his adventures as the apprentice of the spook. The alvin maker series was my second contact with o. Book 1 and book 2 by joseph delaney here is a quick description and cover image of book the last apprentice. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading seventh son. Aidenb its the combination of the first two books of revenge of the witch and curse of the bane.