This riveting middle grade novel, which explores the amazing power
of summoning objects into being, will capture fantasy and sci-fi
lovers alike. Arresting, fast-paced, and thought-provoking, The
Callers turns familiar magic upside down and inside out, and is
perfect for fans of Kenneth Oppel and Andrew Clements. In the world
of Elipsom, the ability to Call, or summon objects, is a coveted,
crucial skill, revered among its people as both a powerful tool and
an essential way to sustain life. But despite an elite family
history, a phenom for an older sister, a best friend who is set to
join the Council of Callers, and his mother's steely insistence
that he learn to Call, Quin doesn't have the gift-an embarrassment
made worse when his mother gets his sister to cheat for him on his
Calling exam. But everything changes in a moment of frustration
when Quin, instead of summoning an object, makes something
disappear. And what's more, he quickly discovers that the objects
Callers bring into their world aren't conjured at all but are
whisked away from another world and a people who for years have had
their lives slowly stolen from them. Now Quin must team up with
Allie, a girl who's determined to stop this unfair practice, and
decide whether he should remain loyal to his family or betray
them-and save the world. In a story that explores some of the most
crucial topics of our time-our relationship to consumerism, the
exploitation of natural resources, colonialism, and the
consequences of wanting more than we need-magic is sought, and
truth is found. THOUGHT-PROVOKING FANTASY: With its lush
landscapes, towering metropolises, and hint of futurism, the
distinctive look and feel of this world is familiar and strange in
all the right ways. RICH THEMES: This book explores complex
topics-taking what you want versus what you need, colonialism,
coming of age, and what different worlds owe each other in light of
their common humanity. It takes a deep, thoughtful look at
essential issues and, in doing so, takes after some of the best
works the fantasy genre has to offer. PAGE-TURNER: This perfectly
paced page-turner of a book by Kiah Thomas will be a joy for middle
grade readers who love immersive adventure and fantasy stories.
Perfect for: Middle grade readers, Fantasy fans, Educators and
librarians
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