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Castle of Wizardry (The Belgariad, #4)

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Fantasy Fiction Young Adult

by David Eddings

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4.16 (54.7K ratings)
calendar_today 1984
description 375 pages

Castle of Wizardry by David Eddings holds a highly rated rating of 4.16 out of 5, based on 54.7K reader ratings. First published in 1984. The book spans 375 pages.

About Castle of Wizardry

A magnificent epic set against a history of seven thousand years of the struggles of Gods and Kings and men - of strange lands and events - of fate and a prophecy that must be fulfilled!THE BELGARIADIt had all begun with the theft of the Orb that had so long protected the West from the evil God Torak. Before that, Garion had been a simple farm boy. Afterward, he discovered that his aunt was really the Sorceress Polgara and his grandfather was Belgarath, the Eternal Man. Then, on the long quest to recover the Orb, Garion found to his dismay that he, too, was a sorcerer.Now, at last, the Orb was regained and the quest was nearing its end. Of course, the questors still had to escape from this crumbling enemy fortress and flee across a desert filled with Murgo soldiers searching for them, while Grolim Hierarchs strove to destroy them with dark magic. Then, somehow, they must manage to be in Riva with the Orb by Erastide.After that, however, Garion was sure that his part in these great events would be finished.But the Prophecy still held future surprises for Garion - and for the little Princess Ce'Nedra!THUS CONTINUES BOOK FOUR OF THE BELGARIAD

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Author David Eddings
Published 1984
Pages 375
Genres Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult
Average Rating 4.16 / 5.00
Total Ratings 54,682

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With a rating of 4.16, Castle of Wizardry is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs above expectations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Castle of Wizardry?

Castle of Wizardry is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Castle of Wizardry worth reading?

Based on 54.7K reader ratings, Castle of Wizardry has an average score of 4.16 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Castle of Wizardry?

Castle of Wizardry has 375 pages.

Who wrote Castle of Wizardry?

Castle of Wizardry was written by David Eddings. It was first published in 1984.

What is the ISBN for Castle of Wizardry?

The ISBN-13 for Castle of Wizardry is 9780345335710.0.

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