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The Lost Gate (Mither Mages, #1)

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Fantasy Fiction Young Adult Science Fiction

by Orson Scott Card

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3.82 (18.2K ratings)
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description 379 pages

The Lost Gate by Orson Scott Card holds a well received rating of 3.82 out of 5, based on 18.2K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 379 pages.

About The Lost Gate

Danny North knew from early childhood that his family was different, and that he was different from them.  While his cousins were learning how to create the things that commoners called fairies, ghosts, golems, trolls, werewolves, and other such miracles that were the heritage of the North family, Danny worried that he would never show a talent, never form an outself.He grew up in the rambling old house, filled with dozens of cousins, and aunts and uncles, all ruled by his father.  Their home was isolated in the mountains of western Virginia, far from town, far from schools, far from other people.There are many secrets in the House, and many rules that Danny must follow.   There is a secret library  with only a few dozen books, and none of them in English — but Danny and his cousins are expected to become fluent in the language of the books.  While Danny’s cousins are free to create magic whenever they like, they must never do it where outsiders might see.Unfortunately, there are some secrets kept from Danny  as well.  And that will lead to disaster for the North family.

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Author Orson Scott Card
Published 2011
Pages 379
Genres Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult, Science Fiction
Average Rating 3.82 / 5.00
Total Ratings 18,235

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.8
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18.2K ratings
With a rating of 3.82, The Lost Gate 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

3.82
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Lost Gate?

The Lost Gate is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Lost Gate worth reading?

Based on 18.2K reader ratings, The Lost Gate has an average score of 3.82 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Lost Gate?

The Lost Gate has 379 pages.

Who wrote The Lost Gate?

The Lost Gate was written by Orson Scott Card. It was first published in 2011.

What is the ISBN for The Lost Gate?

The ISBN-13 for The Lost Gate is 9780765326580.0.

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