A Wizard of Earthsea (Earthsea Series #1) - Ursula K. Le Guin

In this, the first volume of the Earthsea quartet, young Ged, studying the art of wizardry, accidentally conjures up a terrifying creature that threatens the existence of the entire world of Earthsea. Boston Globe Horn Book Award, 1969. In The Tombs of Atuan (Atheneum, 1971, 1985; Bantam, 1984, pap.), Ged, now a wizard, invades the forbidden undertomb and labyrinth of Atuan, forcing Tenar to choose between remaining as High Priestess to the Dark Ones or escaping from Atuan. The Tombs of Atuan was a John Newbery Medal Honor Book, 1972, a National Book Award finalist, 1972, and a Phoenix Award Honor Book, 1991. In The Farthest Shore (Atheneum, 1972, 1985; Bantam, 1984, pap.), Ged, now Archmage of Roke, and Prince Arren of Enlad make an arduous journey into the Shadow Kindgom of the dead to confront an evil mage who has upset the balance between life and death. The Farthest Shore won the National Book Award, 1973. In Tehanu: The Last Book of Earthsea (1990, 1991), Tenar, now a middle-aged widow, takes on the tasks of healing both an abused child named Therru, and Ged, who lost his magical powers in a battle to save the world. Nebula Award, Best Novel, 1991. Outstanding Quality.Le Guin, Ursula K. is the author of 'A Wizard of Earthsea (Earthsea Series #1) - Ursula K. Le Guin' with ISBN 9780689317200 and ISBN 0689317204.