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Freyan Trilogy #1
Wind Shifter
A young apprentice wizard finds herself in the middle of a historic war which only she can stop.
This intensely drawn fantasy novel for young adults explores the complications arising from a blind acceptance of history, and the universal dilemmas facing a young person who is forced to grow up quickly.
"Wind Shifter is a powerful novel that will give young readers plenty to think about." - Quill & Quire
This intensely drawn fantasy novel for young adults explores the complications arising from a blind acceptance of history, and the universal dilemmas facing a young person who is forced to grow up quickly.
"Wind Shifter is a powerful novel that will give young readers plenty to think about." - Quill & Quire
- GenresFantasy
310 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 1, 1995
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About the author
Linda Smith
9 books6 followersBorn in Lethbridge, Alberta, on April 12, 1949, Linda grew up in Calgary, Alberta. She obtained a B.A. with Distinction from the University of Calgary in 1968, and then a Bachelor of Library Science degree from the University of Alberta in 1970. She worked as a children's librarian in Truro, Nova Scotia and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, where she was also manager of the Carlyle King Branch of Saskatoon Public Library. From 1982-1984 she pursued a Master's Degree in Children's Literature from Simmons College in Boston, and it was there that she took a writing for children course from Nancy Bond.
Returning to Canada she became children's librarian at Grande Prairie Public Library in northern Alberta, and also began writing. Her first book Windshifter was published in 1995. She wrote primarily for children and young adults, and her books benefited from her years of experience as a children's librarian and her love of children's literature. She published two linked fantasy trilogies aimed at upper elementary and junior high readers, The Freyan Trilogy, and The Tales of Three Lands Trilogy, and wrote two books for younger readers: a picture book, Sir Cassie to the Rescue, and a beginning chapter book called Kelly's Cabin.
In 2008 Coteau Press posthumously published another young adult novel The Broken Thread, which in 2010 won the Alberta Literary Award for children's literature. In addition, several of her short stories were published in magazines such as On Spec, or read on CBC Radio's Alberta Anthology program.
Returning to Canada she became children's librarian at Grande Prairie Public Library in northern Alberta, and also began writing. Her first book Windshifter was published in 1995. She wrote primarily for children and young adults, and her books benefited from her years of experience as a children's librarian and her love of children's literature. She published two linked fantasy trilogies aimed at upper elementary and junior high readers, The Freyan Trilogy, and The Tales of Three Lands Trilogy, and wrote two books for younger readers: a picture book, Sir Cassie to the Rescue, and a beginning chapter book called Kelly's Cabin.
In 2008 Coteau Press posthumously published another young adult novel The Broken Thread, which in 2010 won the Alberta Literary Award for children's literature. In addition, several of her short stories were published in magazines such as On Spec, or read on CBC Radio's Alberta Anthology program.
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August 1, 2017
Very standard.
December 18, 2018
My 8-year-old loved it and wants the sequel!
March 20, 2020
March 2020 Review:
I was reading this book to my Special Education class, but due to the COVID-19 virus and my school being closed, I more than likely won't be able to finish it with them. I first read it when I was in Grade 6, and typically read it every couple of years. This is one of my favourite books, and have read it many times. It's a good coming-of-age story, and was written by a lady who used to work at the public library in Grande Prairie (she has since passed away from cancer). I definitely enjoy the storyline and magic involved. Plus the main character's love of books is similar to mine. All-in-all a fun novel to read.
I was reading this book to my Special Education class, but due to the COVID-19 virus and my school being closed, I more than likely won't be able to finish it with them. I first read it when I was in Grade 6, and typically read it every couple of years. This is one of my favourite books, and have read it many times. It's a good coming-of-age story, and was written by a lady who used to work at the public library in Grande Prairie (she has since passed away from cancer). I definitely enjoy the storyline and magic involved. Plus the main character's love of books is similar to mine. All-in-all a fun novel to read.
April 10, 2015
I had trouble becoming attached to any of the characters. I was into the plot throughout the book but the ending was bland and uninteresting. I really didn't like the narrator of the story, she was quite indecisive and annoying. I have no interest in reading more of Smiths work.
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