A Wizard of Earthsea
Ursula K. Le Guin
11 people recommended it in 10 threads, 2014–2025.
What people on Hacker News said
Move over Harry Potter, this is the essential children's story about wizards
I can never praise A Wizard of Earthsea enough - although it’s highly regarded I never think it quite receives the level of praise it should as a book that will move children (and adults).
Even though they are accessible to children, the depth of these books is so far beyond most contemporary culture while also beautifully stirring the imagination.
A Wizard of Earthsea is still one of the wisest books I've ever read. Mostly because it cares enough to want to be.
For me it's probably A Wizard of Earthsea, delightfully short at about 160 pages.
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