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Sandry's Book (Circle of Magic, Bk 1)
Sandry's Book - Circle of Magic, Bk 1
Author: Tamora Pierce
Four young misfits find themselves living in a strictly disciplined temple community where they become friends while also learning to do crafts and to use their powers, especially magic. — With her gift of weaving silk thread and creating light, Sandry is brought to the Winding Circle community. There she meets Briar, a former thief who has a way...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780590554084
ISBN-10: 0590554085
Publication Date: 9/1/1997
Pages: 252
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  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 188 ratings
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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reviewed Sandry's Book (Circle of Magic, Bk 1) on + 48 more book reviews
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This was an enjoyable read, though I think it focused more on introducing the children and their crafts than actually having a plot or conflict, which made reading a bit tedious. While I can appreciate the attention the author pays to describing the craft work, it almost felt like too much detail, especially since I had trouble visualizing what was actually occurring in regards to the weaving and smith work. Though I had trouble getting into this book, I did continue on to the second book in the series, which I enjoyed much more.
reviewed Sandry's Book (Circle of Magic, Bk 1) on + 23 more book reviews
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This is the first novel in Tamora Pierce's "Circle of Magic" series, serving as an introduction into her magical world. A nice addition to any Young Adult library.
hernandoreading avatar reviewed Sandry's Book (Circle of Magic, Bk 1) on + 14 more book reviews
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This book begins another excellent series by Tamora Pierce. Sandy's Book kicks off the story of four magical young people, all suffering from the loss of their families, in one way or another, and how they come to form a family of their own. It pulls the reader in and makes you want to move on the the next book quickly, so the spell will not be broken. Highly recommended.
barbsis avatar reviewed Sandry's Book (Circle of Magic, Bk 1) on + 1076 more book reviews
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Four children from different walks of life - a thief (Briar), a noble (Sandry), a seafarer (Daja) and an outcast (Tris) - all end up at the Winding Circle school. This is a school for mages to learn their craft though none of these four currently know that they are mages.

This is the first book in the Circle of Magic Quartet. It is really just an introduction of the children and the school. Though they do perform great magic to save themselves at the end.

I think it is well written and draws you into this magical world. The very real problems facing school-age children - bullying, humiliation, unfounded accusations - are handled realistically. All in all, a very good start to this series
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zzonielady avatar reviewed Sandry's Book (Circle of Magic, Bk 1) on + 90 more book reviews
I enjoyed the this series of 4 books as much as the 4 books in the Circle Opens. Tamara Pierce has created a unique world of witches and wizards. The 4 books center around each of 4 teenagers with very unusual magical talents. Sandry, Daja, Briar, and Tris will discover just how wonderful and unique their magic is as they go off on their own in this series along with their mentor/teacher. Each book brings a new perspective on what reality is or is not. Great read, especially for young teens with great imagination and curiosity in exploring new ideas. Sandry's gift of weaving thread and bringing light into her magic unites the four children telepathically in the Circle Opens series. In The Circle of Magic she explores her own magic in more detail while helping the citizens where ever she has traveled.

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