{"product_id":"elemental-mastersisbn-9780756403638","title":"Elemental Masters","description":"\u003cb\u003eMercedes Lackey's magical Elemental Masters series recasts familiar fairy tales in a richly-imagined alternate Victorian world\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe letter that introduced twelve-year-old Sarah Jane Lyon-White to Isabelle Harton, who ran the Harton School in central London, seemed quite simple and straightforward. But it was what was \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e written in the letter that resonated to Isabelle’s own finely tuned “extra” senses: “\u003ci\u003eSarah has gifts we cannot train\u003c\/i\u003e,” the letter whispered to her, “\u003ci\u003enor can anyone we know. Those we trust tell us that you can….\u003c\/i\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e And it was true, for the Harton School was far from ordinary. It was Isabelle’s job to train children who possessed the odd types of magic that could not be trained by London’s powerful Elemental Masters: clairvoyants, telepaths, those with the ability to sense hidden danger, the vision to see into the past, and even that rarest of all talents: the ability to see and communicate with the dead. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e But Isabelle was uneasy, for though she knew that Sarah Jane had a touch of telepathy, there seemed to be something else about the girl—something that had not yet manifested. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e And Isabelle was right to be worried, for as soon as Sarah’s full talents became evident, there was an attempt made on her life. For Sarah was that rarest of magicians: a true medium, and for some reason, a powerful Elemental Master wanted her dead. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Isabelle knew that to protect her ward she would have to seek help from the Elemental Masters of the city. That meant she would also see Lord David Alderscroft, the man she had once loved, but who had inexplicably chilled toward her and broken her heart long ago—for he was the leader of the city’s Elemental Masters, the man who was now called the Wizard of London.Praise for the Elemental Masters series:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The Paris of Degas, turn-of-the-century Blackpool, and the desperation of young girls without family or other protection come to life in a \u003cb\u003estory that should interest a broad readership\u003c\/b\u003e.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“All in \u003cb\u003efine fairy-tale tradition\u003c\/b\u003e…. It’s grim fun, with some nice historical detail, and just a hint of romance to help lighten things.” —\u003ci\u003eLocus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The action and dialogue flow freely, mingling with beautiful descriptions of European countryside and just a hint of romance…. A \u003cb\u003ewell-developed heroine and engaging story\u003c\/b\u003e.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The fifth in the series involving the mysterious Elemental Masters, this story of a resourceful young dancer also delivers a new version of a classic fairy tale. \u003cb\u003eRichly detailed historic backgrounds \u003c\/b\u003eadd flavor and richness to an already strong series that belongs in most fantasy collections. Highly recommended.” —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Lackey’s fantastical world of Elementals, plus her delightful Nan and Sarah, create an amusing contrast for Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes and John Watson…. The \u003cb\u003emix of humor, history, fantasy, and mystery\u003c\/b\u003e is balanced in a way that any reader could pick up the book and thoroughly enjoy it from beginning to end.” —\u003ci\u003eRT Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The Elementals novels are \u003cb\u003ebeautiful, romantic adult fairy tales\u003c\/b\u003e. Master magician Mercedes Lackey writes a charming fantasy.” —Worlds of Wonder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Ms. Lackey is \u003cb\u003ea master in fantasy\u003c\/b\u003e, and this visit to an alternate historical England is no exception. Vivid characterization and believable surroundings are flawlessly joined in a well-detailed world.” —Darque Reviews\u003cb\u003eMercedes Lackey\u003c\/b\u003e is a full-time writer and has published numerous novels and works of short fiction, including the best-selling Heralds of Valdemar series. She is also a professional lyricist and a licensed wild bird rehabilitator. She lives in Oklahoma with her husband, artist Larry Dixon, and their flock of parrots. She can be found at mercedeslackey.com or on Twitter at @mercedeslackey.","brand":"DAW Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305162232037,"sku":"NP9780756403638","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780756403638.jpg?v=1730759586","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/elemental-mastersisbn-9780756403638","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}