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Powers (novel)

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Powers (2007) is the third book in the trilogy Annals of the Western Shore, sometimes called Chronicles of the Western Shore,[1][2] a young adult series by Ursula K. Le Guin. It is preceded in the series by Voices. Powers won the 2008 Nebula Award for Best Novel.[3]

Plot

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Gavir is a slave who develops a gift for precognition. He is trained to serve as a teacher for a noble family in the city of Etra; but personal tragedy drives him into the life of a hunted wanderer. He endures adventures, challenges, and suffering. Eventually he escapes to a new and happy life.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Ursula K. Le Guin - Online Radio Interview with the Author". theauthorhour.com. Retrieved 2015-08-12.
  2. ^ "Gifts #1 by Ursula K Le Guin | Good Reading Guide by Portico Books". goodreadingguide.com. Retrieved 2015-08-12.
  3. ^ "The Locus Index to SF Awards: 2009 Nebula Awards". locusmag.com. Retrieved 2015-08-12.
  4. ^ Review, Kirkus Reviews, August 15, 2007
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