First published 1897
When the fabled Orb that protects the West is stolen, a reluctant Garion is drawn into a dangerous quest to recover it. Joining a motley crew of sorcerers, princesses, and kings, Garion must confront his own hidden powers and face a powerful magician who will stop at nothing to harness the Orb's might. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, Garion must find the courage to become the hero he never imagined he could be.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, magic
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family, reluctant-hero
Period: The Belgariad
446 pages · Paperback · Corgi