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
