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Daja Kisubo, a youthful mage in training, arrives in the northern land of Namorn to learn under the tutelage of the enigmatic alchemist Frostpine. While honing her craft, she becomes guardian to a twin pair of host family girls, teaching them how to access their own latent magical talents. Their burgeoning powers attract the attention of a dangerous arsonist, and Daja must use her learning and ingenuity to thwart the threat, ensuring the safety of those she has come to care for.
First publish date: August 16, 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Tamora Pierce
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