{"product_id":"foundation-isbn-9780756405762","title":"Foundation","description":"In this chronicle of the early history of Valdemar, a thirteen-year­old orphan named Magpie escapes a life of slavery in the gem mines when he is chosen by one of the magical Companion horses of Valdemar to be trained as a Herald. Thrust into the center of a legend in the making, Magpie discovers talents he never knew he had and witnesses the founding of the great Heralds' Collegium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Praise for the Collegium Chronicles:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Returning to her beloved Valdemar universe, Lackey opens her new series at a pivotal time in the history of Valdemar, when the education of Heralds is changing and dangers from other lands are felt in the court and on the training field. Series fans will enjoy the variations on a familiar theme, while enough information is presented for first-timers to \u003cb\u003ediscover a world of high adventure and individual courage. Highly recommended\u003c\/b\u003e.” —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eA real page-turner\u003c\/b\u003e.... Outstanding characters, especially Mags, will greatly please Valdemar fans.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eAn enjoyable and pleasant read\u003c\/b\u003e.... Mags is an appealing protagonist facing challenges (and successes) with which readers will empathize.\" —\u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Top Pick! ... \u003cb\u003eA wonderful amalgam of fantasy and character study\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —Night Owl 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 \u003cb\u003eHeralds Of Valdemar\u003c\/b\u003e 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.","brand":"DAW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301906075877,"sku":"NP9780756405762","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780756405762.jpg?v=1742925453","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/foundation-isbn-9780756405762","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}