Earthsea facts for kids
Earthsea is a magical world created by the famous writer Ursula K. Le Guin. It first appeared in her short story "The Word of Unbinding" in 1964. Earthsea became much more well-known with her book A Wizard of Earthsea, published in 1968. This book series tells exciting stories about wizards, dragons, and heroes across many islands.
Exploring the Earthsea Books
The Earthsea series includes several popular books that follow the adventures of its characters. These stories are loved by many readers around the world. They explore themes like growing up, finding your power, and understanding the balance of the world.
Main Books in the Earthsea Series
- A Wizard of Earthsea (1968): This book introduces Ged, a young wizard, and his journey to control his magic.
- The Tombs of Atuan (1972): This story follows Tenar, a priestess, and her life in a dark, ancient tomb.
- The Farthest Shore (1974): Ged and a young prince named Arren travel across Earthsea to find the source of a strange illness.
- Tehanu: The Last Book of Earthsea (1990): This book revisits Tenar and Ged, exploring their lives after their earlier adventures.
- Tales from Earthsea (2001): This collection of short stories gives more background and details about the world of Earthsea.
- The Other Wind (2001): The final novel brings together many characters to face a major threat to Earthsea's balance.
See Also
You can also find information about Earthsea in Spanish: Terramar para niños
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