Ursula Le Guin. A Wizard of Earthsea

Today, Ged is the greatest mage in Earthsea, but in his youth, he recklessly pursued power and knowledge. Having embarked on what seemed the shortest and easiest path, the young man came into contact with an ancient secret, and through his fault, a great evil entered the world.

To right the wrongs, we must embark on a new path—a lifelong one. Risking every step, overcoming unimaginable obstacles, changing beyond recognition, understanding our purpose—and facing the final confrontation with the dark shadow.

The A Wizard of Earthsea series brought its author worldwide fame, and now it stands alongside such fantasy masterpieces as The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien and Narnia by C.S. Lewis.