Orson Scott Card: Heartfire (Tales of Alvin Maker, Book 5)

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Heartfire: The Tales of Alvin Maker V (Tales of Alvin Maker/Orson Scott Card, 5) (Tales of Alvin Maker/Orson Scott Card, 5)

This is the fifth novel in Orson Scott Card's popular Alvin the Maker series, based on an alternate America where some people are born with knacks, which resemble magical abilities. The protagonist of the series, Alvin, is a maker who not only can fix things (such as restoring a wounded bird to health with his doodlebug) but is also something of a natural leader. Alvin and his small band of... (read more)

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“Book 5 splits itself in two directions, where Alvin and his friends head north to New England where they continue the search for answers regarding the Crystal City. Peggy, meanwhile, heads south to try to get more support for the abolitionist movement. Both stories introduce new characters and old characters, and both Peggy and Alvin face different issues they must overcome. I'd have to say that this book was pretty good, I'm looking forward to reading the next book. Definitely had a...”

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