The Runner and the Wizard
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1 primary bookIvor of Glenbroch is a 1-book series first released in 2013 with contributions by Dave Duncan.
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3.5 stars - Metaphorosis Reviews
Ivor is a teenager in the north of Britain, around 900 AD. When his volunteers for his thane's mission to find a mysterious wizard, he lets himself in for more trouble than he bargained for.
Dave Duncan has a characteristically light touch, and a way with characters. He puts it to good use in this brief coming-of-age historical novel. Ivor faces difficulties, overcomes them, and learns about himself and the world.
There are no surprises here - if you've ever read a young man's coming-of-age story, you know what's coming. The Scots historical setting is interesting, if a little on the Wikipedia side. Mostly what works is Duncan's trademark earnest, capable young character, bravely facing difficulty.
The story is short - 70 pages or so, but it works well for what there is. I'm not strongly driven to get what appear to be a couple of follow-ups, but the omnibus, Ivor of Glenbroch, might work well. As a standalone, this works as a slim YA story.
All in all, a pleasant, undemanding YA historical novel.
