The Tombs of Atuan
by Ursula K. Le Guin (Author)
When young Tenar is chosen as high priestess to the ancient and nameless Powers of the Earth, everything is taken away – her home, family, possessions, even her name. For she is now Arha, the Eaten One, guardian of the ominous Tombs of Atuan.
While she is learning her way through the dark labyrinth, a young wizard, Ged, comes to steal the Tombs' greatest hidden treasure, the Ring of Erreth-Akbe. But Ged also brings with him the light of magic, and together, he and Tenar must escape from the darkness that has become her domain.
Recognition: National Book Award Nominee for Children's Books (1972); Newbery Honor (1972); Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Nominee (1972)
While she is learning her way through the dark labyrinth, a young wizard, Ged, comes to steal the Tombs' greatest hidden treasure, the Ring of Erreth-Akbe. But Ged also brings with him the light of magic, and together, he and Tenar must escape from the darkness that has become her domain.
Recognition: National Book Award Nominee for Children's Books (1972); Newbery Honor (1972); Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Nominee (1972)
Earthsea Series—Summary and Book Order
Series: EarthseaReading level: 10+
Books in series: 6
Read in order? Yes
Next release: Finished
Tags: fantasy magic myth & legend dragon adventure
Print series book list
Books in series order
1. A Wizard of Earthsea (1968)2. The Tombs of Atuan (1970)
3. The Farthest Shore (1972)
4. Tehanu (1990)
5. The Other Wind (2001)
+ Tales from Earthsea (2001)