Magic Steps

Magic Steps

US hardcover edition cover featuring Sandry's first discovery of Pasco.
Author Tamora Pierce
Country United States
Language English
Series The Circle Opens
Genre Fantasy novel
Publisher Scholastic Press
Publication date
March 2000
Media type Print (Hardback & Paperback)
Pages 272 pp
ISBN 0-590-39588-2 (hardback edition) & ISBN 0-590-39605-6 (paperback edition)
OCLC 41468528
LC Class PZ7.P61464 Mag 2000
Followed by Street Magic

Magic Steps is the opening book of The Circle Opens quartet of young adult fantasy novels by Tamora Pierce. It is preceded by the Circle of Magic quartet, taking place four years after the conclusion of Briar's Book. It portrays the adventures of Sandrilene fa Toren, the noble thread mage and her first experience as a teacher of magic.

Plot introduction

Like the previous quartet, Magic Steps is set in Summersea, the capital of Emelan.

Plot summary

When her three foster-siblings leave Summersea to travel the world with their teachers, Sandry and Lark, remain alone in a Temple.Sandry leaves Discipline Cottage to live with and care for him.

While out riding with her uncle, Sandry makes two discoveries: the murder of Rokat part of the war between organized crime families Rokat and Dihanur, and a boy named Pasco, whose dancing is visible to Sandry's magical vision as imbued with ambient magic.

Characters

Sandrilene fa Toren, a fourteen-year-old thread mage and a very brave girl with a strong will.

Duke Vedris IV, Sandry's great-uncle and ruler of Emelan.

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