"A consistently gripping tale featuring solid historical research and a keen
understanding of religious experience. Another major effort by a world-class talent. Highly
recommended."Booklist

"A tribute to the art of storytelling, this is highly recommended."Library Journal

"Truly marvelous and beautiful."KLIATT

"We are talking about the most important work of American fantasy since Stephen Donaldson's
Thomas Covenant trilogy."Chicago Sun-Times

"Seventh Son begins what may be a significant recasting in fantasy terms of the tall tale of
America."Washington Post Book World

"In Seventh Son Card achieves the near-miracle of bringing something new to fantasy."
LocusAn American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults

From the author of the award-winning Ender's Game comes the unforgettable story of
young Alvin Maker, the seventh son of a seventh son.

Born into an alternative frontier America where life is hard and folk magic is real, Alvin is gifted with
power, but he must learn to use his gift wisely. Dark forces are arrayed against Alvin, and only a
young girl with second sight can protect him.