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Prentice Alvin (Tales of Alvin Maker, #3)

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Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction Historical Fiction Young Adult

by Orson Scott Card

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3.77 (14.3K ratings)
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description 342 pages

Prentice Alvin by Orson Scott Card holds a well received rating of 3.77 out of 5, based on 14.3K reader ratings. First published in 1989. The book spans 342 pages.

About Prentice Alvin

The Tales of Alvin Maker series continues in volume three, Prentice Alvin. Young Alvin returns to the town of his birth, and begins his apprenticeship with Makepeace Smith, committing seven years of his life in exchange for the skills and knowledge of a blacksmith. But Alvin must also learn to control and use his own talent, that of a Maker, else his destiny will be unfulfilled.

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Author Orson Scott Card
Published 1989
Pages 342
Genres Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult
Average Rating 3.77 / 5.00
Total Ratings 14,326

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.8
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14.3K ratings
With a rating of 3.77, Prentice Alvin is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.77
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4.06
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4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Prentice Alvin?

Prentice Alvin is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Prentice Alvin worth reading?

Based on 14.3K reader ratings, Prentice Alvin has an average score of 3.77 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Prentice Alvin?

Prentice Alvin has 342 pages.

Who wrote Prentice Alvin?

Prentice Alvin was written by Orson Scott Card. It was first published in 1989.

What is the ISBN for Prentice Alvin?

The ISBN-13 for Prentice Alvin is 9781841490240.0.

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