--- product_id: 58071977 title: "Summoner: The Novice: World Book Day 2018" price: "R$11" currency: BRL in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/58071977-summoner-the-novice-world-book-day-2018 store_origin: BR region: Brazil --- # Summoner: The Novice: World Book Day 2018 **Price:** R$11 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Summoner: The Novice: World Book Day 2018 - **How much does it cost?** R$11 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.br](https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/58071977-summoner-the-novice-world-book-day-2018) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description ONE BOY'S POWER TO SUMMON DEMONS WILL CHANGE THE FATE OF AN EMPIRE ... Demons, magic and epic adventure - the first book in the New York Times bestselling Summoner Trilogy has been chosen for World Book Day. Fletcher was nothing more than a humble blacksmith's apprentice, when a chance encounter leads to the discovery that he has the ability to summon demons from another world. Chased from his village for a crime he did not commit, he must travel with his new demon to the Vocans Academy, where the gifted are trained in the art of summoning. The academy will put Fletcher through a gruelling lessons, training him as a battlemage to fight in the Hominum Empire's war against the savage orcs. Rubbing shoulders with the children of the most powerful nobles in the land, Fletcher must tread carefully. The power hungry Forsyth twins lurk in the shadows, plotting to further their family's interests. Then there is Sylva, an elf who will do anything she can to forge an alliance between her people and Hominum, even if it means betraying her friends. Othello is the first ever dwarf at the academy, and his people have long been oppressed by Hominum's rulers, which provokes tension amongst those he studies alongside. Fletcher will find himself caught in the middle of powerful forces - with no one but his demon Ignatius by his side, Fletcher must decide where his loyalties lie. The fate of the empire is in his hands... Review: The opening is fantastic and it continues to be brilliant from there! - Review by Francesca I recently read ‘The Novice’ by Taran Matharu and it was absolutely brilliant. I loved it, and I would definitely recommend it to others. Here are five reasons why: THE OPENING IS SIMPLY FANTASTIC The first chapter of ‘The Novice’ has to be one of the best openings I have ever read, if not the best. It is so captivating, in fact, that as soon as I finished it I passed it over to my dad and got him to read it, too, because I wanted someone to share it and talk about it with. It made my dad very eager to read on but luckily I got the book back so I could do so first. The opening is tense as Fletcher is hunting and very hungry, it immediately and vividly establishes the setting for the novel and world-builds, it has a twist at the end, and, most importantly, because Fletcher is treated unfairly in it, it has the reader immediately on Fletcher’s side. We establish a connection with Fletcher which lasts for the whole novel and we cheer him on and wish for him to succeed and prevail against the odds. Fletcher is one of the most likeable characters I have read about, and in my mind he has joined the ranks of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson – at times awkward male protagonists you cannot help but grow very attached to, ones who face adversity but unexpectedly overcome it. ‘THE NOVICE’ IS FULL OF STRIKING AND VIVID CHARACTERS Fletcher is not the only wonderful character in this novel – far from it. He is joined by an excellent cast of other characters. Standouts for me are Berdon, the blacksmith to whom Fletcher is apprentice and who touchingly treats Fletcher as a son rather than a worker, Othello the wise-beyond-his-years dwarf who has had himself tattooed identically to his volatile brother Atilla so that he can get Atilla out of trouble, and Sylva, the elf who is immediately hostile but who undergoes change and realisation after her life is threatened. All the teachers at the Vocans Academy are great too, from the loyal and friendly Captain Lovett to the hostile and challenging Rook. I think that Fletcher’s mentor Arcturus is my favourite of the teachers. THE WORLD-BUILDING IS GREAT The world-building in this novel is brilliant. We learn lots about the history of the Hominum Empire, about its present, and also about possibilities for its future. Taran Matharu manages to get the balance exactly right between giving enough detail to capture the reader’s imagination and not giving so much that it becomes at all overwhelming or excessive. We see the racist attitudes of the largely corrupt Pinkertons and the general human public towards the elves and the dwarves. Taran Matharu also establishes traditions for the dwarves and elves – like that the female dwarves wear veils – which make them feel more vivid and real. I really liked the explanation for why they wear veils. Additionally, the writing is very atmospheric, capturing the bustle of the marketplaces, the reaction of crowds, the architecture of the summoning academy…this allows the reader to vividly imagine all the scenes and settings. THE DEMONOLOGY IS ALSO GREAT I have read plenty of books that feature demons (The Mortal Instruments, The Dark Days Club etc). It is a crowded theme, but in spite of this Taran Matharu manages to bring something totally new to the table and it’s very refreshing. He reverses expectations – when Fletcher summons a demon I was expecting a ferocious and hideous beast, but actually Ignatius, Fletcher’s demon, is mostly adorable (until he gets into a fight and breathes fire to singe and scorch his enemies!). He curls up in Fletcher’s hood and purrs. I would really like to have a Salamander demon like Ignatius! Additionally, I love the fact that you cannot talk to your summoned demons – instead of sensing your words they sense your emotions and so, whenever Ignatius is concerned or upset, Fletcher has to send him calming thoughts. There are also many other fascinating aspects to summoning and controlling demons in this novel – the idea of fulfilment, which is a summoner’s capacity for summoning demons – infusion, where a summoner absorbs their demon into themselves and their demon is able to process some of what is happening through the summoner’s eyes, and scrying. There are also many different types of demons, from the dog-like Canid and cat-like Felid to hydras and minotaurs. The demon species are imaginative and inventive. The paperback edition has a really helpful guide to these at the back. THE NOVEL IS GRIPPING You know it’s a great book when you are reading and you really need to go and do something else and you think to yourself ‘Just one more chapter!’, but you end up reading another five chapters before you are forced to put the book down. I experienced this every time I picked up ‘The Novice’. It is a gripping and fun read, and there are mini cliffhangers at the ends of chapters which keep you reading on. It’s exciting and fast-paced, with several twists. It ends with a cliff-hanger but the best news is that the first sequel is already out so you don’t have to be suspended from the cliff for very long at all! I’m bursting to read the sequel and am so glad I chose to read ‘The Novice’ now when ‘The Inquisition’ already came out in May. Although the novel is targeted at a Young Adult audience, it is one of those universally enjoyable reads that will appeal to a much larger audience. Additionally, I saw a comment in which this novel was compared to Harry Potter. Usually Harry Potter (and also The Hunger Games ones although I didn’t enjoy that series as much) comparisons earn a sign from me because they are handed around a lot now, but actually with ‘The Novice’ I really see it and I think it is very deserving of that comparison. It is perfect for fans of HP. Review also posted on my blog[...] Review: An interesting blend of wonderful fantasy, political war and thrilling action - If you're considering reading this book, definitely go for it! It's a great read, truly compelling and exciting. The fight scenes are really gripping and they'll have you on the edge of your seat! Summoner blends fast paced action with magical politics, shaming the ways of the rich and spoiled but also showing the reader that those discriminated against can be "bad" too. The characters are really engaging. Fletcher, the main character is loveable, slightly clueless at times and has a huge heart. He'd do anything for his friends, for their people and is shocked by the racist culture that surrounds him. He sees shreds of goodness in almost everyone, which is a nice change from other fantasy and action book characters. The only faults in this book are barely noticeable. The pacing is slightly uneven, with most of the action piled on at the end, but even so, the story chugs along and the content is so interesting that you barely notice. The dialogue tends to be a little stilted at times, with the "commoners" coming out with well structured sentences and impressive vocabulary. Even the conversation between Fletcher and his friends is often overly polite. I'm not sure if this is just a feature of Hominus, the world in which the story is set or if it's unintentional. Other then that, I can't find fault with the book. It's plotline is clever and sets up an interesting world for the rest of it's series to play out in. A brilliant debut, well done. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 554 in Fantasy Fiction About Wizards & Witches for Young Adults 1,177 in Fantasy Adventure for Young Adults 1,266 in Fantasy Adventure for Children | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 7,604 Reviews | ## Images ![Summoner: The Novice: World Book Day 2018 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xXbZiifeL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The opening is fantastic and it continues to be brilliant from there! *by J***C on 22 July 2016* Review by Francesca I recently read ‘The Novice’ by Taran Matharu and it was absolutely brilliant. I loved it, and I would definitely recommend it to others. Here are five reasons why: THE OPENING IS SIMPLY FANTASTIC The first chapter of ‘The Novice’ has to be one of the best openings I have ever read, if not the best. It is so captivating, in fact, that as soon as I finished it I passed it over to my dad and got him to read it, too, because I wanted someone to share it and talk about it with. It made my dad very eager to read on but luckily I got the book back so I could do so first. The opening is tense as Fletcher is hunting and very hungry, it immediately and vividly establishes the setting for the novel and world-builds, it has a twist at the end, and, most importantly, because Fletcher is treated unfairly in it, it has the reader immediately on Fletcher’s side. We establish a connection with Fletcher which lasts for the whole novel and we cheer him on and wish for him to succeed and prevail against the odds. Fletcher is one of the most likeable characters I have read about, and in my mind he has joined the ranks of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson – at times awkward male protagonists you cannot help but grow very attached to, ones who face adversity but unexpectedly overcome it. ‘THE NOVICE’ IS FULL OF STRIKING AND VIVID CHARACTERS Fletcher is not the only wonderful character in this novel – far from it. He is joined by an excellent cast of other characters. Standouts for me are Berdon, the blacksmith to whom Fletcher is apprentice and who touchingly treats Fletcher as a son rather than a worker, Othello the wise-beyond-his-years dwarf who has had himself tattooed identically to his volatile brother Atilla so that he can get Atilla out of trouble, and Sylva, the elf who is immediately hostile but who undergoes change and realisation after her life is threatened. All the teachers at the Vocans Academy are great too, from the loyal and friendly Captain Lovett to the hostile and challenging Rook. I think that Fletcher’s mentor Arcturus is my favourite of the teachers. THE WORLD-BUILDING IS GREAT The world-building in this novel is brilliant. We learn lots about the history of the Hominum Empire, about its present, and also about possibilities for its future. Taran Matharu manages to get the balance exactly right between giving enough detail to capture the reader’s imagination and not giving so much that it becomes at all overwhelming or excessive. We see the racist attitudes of the largely corrupt Pinkertons and the general human public towards the elves and the dwarves. Taran Matharu also establishes traditions for the dwarves and elves – like that the female dwarves wear veils – which make them feel more vivid and real. I really liked the explanation for why they wear veils. Additionally, the writing is very atmospheric, capturing the bustle of the marketplaces, the reaction of crowds, the architecture of the summoning academy…this allows the reader to vividly imagine all the scenes and settings. THE DEMONOLOGY IS ALSO GREAT I have read plenty of books that feature demons (The Mortal Instruments, The Dark Days Club etc). It is a crowded theme, but in spite of this Taran Matharu manages to bring something totally new to the table and it’s very refreshing. He reverses expectations – when Fletcher summons a demon I was expecting a ferocious and hideous beast, but actually Ignatius, Fletcher’s demon, is mostly adorable (until he gets into a fight and breathes fire to singe and scorch his enemies!). He curls up in Fletcher’s hood and purrs. I would really like to have a Salamander demon like Ignatius! Additionally, I love the fact that you cannot talk to your summoned demons – instead of sensing your words they sense your emotions and so, whenever Ignatius is concerned or upset, Fletcher has to send him calming thoughts. There are also many other fascinating aspects to summoning and controlling demons in this novel – the idea of fulfilment, which is a summoner’s capacity for summoning demons – infusion, where a summoner absorbs their demon into themselves and their demon is able to process some of what is happening through the summoner’s eyes, and scrying. There are also many different types of demons, from the dog-like Canid and cat-like Felid to hydras and minotaurs. The demon species are imaginative and inventive. The paperback edition has a really helpful guide to these at the back. THE NOVEL IS GRIPPING You know it’s a great book when you are reading and you really need to go and do something else and you think to yourself ‘Just one more chapter!’, but you end up reading another five chapters before you are forced to put the book down. I experienced this every time I picked up ‘The Novice’. It is a gripping and fun read, and there are mini cliffhangers at the ends of chapters which keep you reading on. It’s exciting and fast-paced, with several twists. It ends with a cliff-hanger but the best news is that the first sequel is already out so you don’t have to be suspended from the cliff for very long at all! I’m bursting to read the sequel and am so glad I chose to read ‘The Novice’ now when ‘The Inquisition’ already came out in May. Although the novel is targeted at a Young Adult audience, it is one of those universally enjoyable reads that will appeal to a much larger audience. Additionally, I saw a comment in which this novel was compared to Harry Potter. Usually Harry Potter (and also The Hunger Games ones although I didn’t enjoy that series as much) comparisons earn a sign from me because they are handed around a lot now, but actually with ‘The Novice’ I really see it and I think it is very deserving of that comparison. It is perfect for fans of HP. Review also posted on my blog[...] ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An interesting blend of wonderful fantasy, political war and thrilling action *by M***B on 1 June 2017* If you're considering reading this book, definitely go for it! It's a great read, truly compelling and exciting. The fight scenes are really gripping and they'll have you on the edge of your seat! Summoner blends fast paced action with magical politics, shaming the ways of the rich and spoiled but also showing the reader that those discriminated against can be "bad" too. The characters are really engaging. Fletcher, the main character is loveable, slightly clueless at times and has a huge heart. He'd do anything for his friends, for their people and is shocked by the racist culture that surrounds him. He sees shreds of goodness in almost everyone, which is a nice change from other fantasy and action book characters. The only faults in this book are barely noticeable. The pacing is slightly uneven, with most of the action piled on at the end, but even so, the story chugs along and the content is so interesting that you barely notice. The dialogue tends to be a little stilted at times, with the "commoners" coming out with well structured sentences and impressive vocabulary. Even the conversation between Fletcher and his friends is often overly polite. I'm not sure if this is just a feature of Hominus, the world in which the story is set or if it's unintentional. Other then that, I can't find fault with the book. It's plotline is clever and sets up an interesting world for the rest of it's series to play out in. A brilliant debut, well done. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stunning. A must-read for fantasy fans! *by Z***S on 31 May 2017* Wow. This book was amazing. Where do I even start with this review? (Fair warning, there is going to be a lot of fangirling ahead.) The Novice drew me in from the very first chapter. Taran’s writing is so engaging and his descriptions are so vibrant and detailed that I just got lost in the world of Pelt and then later, Vocans Academy. I adored Fletcher completely, I haven't loved a male MC this much since I first read the Harry Potter books. Much like Harry, Fletcher had me charmed almost from the onset with his inherently good nature and his courage. I loved that we got to discover the world of summoners and Vocans alongside him, and it was a great way to introduce readers to the world that Taran has created without it seeming overwhelming. There are a whole host of additional characters, most of whom I loved (except for the very obvious rivals – boo! Hiss!), though some easy favourites were Othello (yes to kick ass dwarves! More books need dwarves!!) and Arcturus (every underdog needs that one cool, supportive teacher on their side!). The summoner system was fascinating and my favourite part of the book was Fletcher arriving at the academy and then beginning his studies and training. Oh, and Ignatius, I have to talk about how incredibly adorable Ignatius is. Their developing bond was so precious and their interactions so fun and cute that I just loved the little Salamander to bits. There were so many cool demons introduced throughout the story and their unique abilities were so fascinating! I can't wait to see what other demons are going to be in the sequel! The pacing was on point throughout and I didn't find any parts slow at all, and the storyline slowly builds up to a big showdown at a tournament. I couldn't wait to see Fletcher and Ignatius in action and the ending didn't disappoint – it was fast paced, full of drama and action, and definitely had me gripped! It does end on a cliffhanger though so I'd recommend getting the next book ready, because you're going to want to dive right into it once this one is finished! I genuinely have no complaints about the book at all, and it is by far the easiest five stars I've given in a while. In fact, five stars doesn't seem high enough! I really can't recommend this enough. 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