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A Wizard of Earthsea: a Graphic Novel by Ursula K. Le Guin

A Wizard of Earthsea: a Graphic Novel

Ursula K. Le Guin

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · March 11, 2025

A Fantasy pick for readers exploring A Wizard of Earthsea: a Graphic Novel.

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Who it’s for
Le Guin’s Earthsea fantasy finds a new visual life in Fred Fordham’s graphic novel adaptation.
Themes
Power and knowledge, Restoring balance
Genres
YA Fantasy Comics, Wizards & Witches for Teens, YA Mythical Creature Stories

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About this book

Ursula K. Le Guin’s timeless and revered A Wizard of Earthsea is reimagined in a richly expansive graphic novel by acclaimed artist Fred Fordham, creator of stunning adaptations To Kill a Mockingbird and Brave New World. Ged was the greatest sorcerer in Earthsea, but in his youth he was the reckless Sparrowhawk. In his hunger for power and knowledge, he tampered with long-held secrets and unleashed a terrible shadow upon the world.

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This is the tumultuous tale of his testing, how he mastered the mighty words of power, tamed an ancient dragon, and crossed death's threshold to restore the balance. Experience the bestselling first adventure of Ursula K. Le Guin’s Books of Earthsea as a masterly crafted graphic novel. Fred Fordham brings new life to Le Guin's iconic fantasy classic with his breathtaking illustrations and thoughtful text adaptation.

Fantasy in Frames

Le Guin’s Earthsea fantasy finds a new visual life in Fred Fordham’s graphic novel adaptation.

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  • A classic fantasy shaped by magic, power, and the struggle to restore balance

Expect

  • Rich illustrations paired with a thoughtful text adaptation

Where it sits

YA Fantasy Comics61%
Wizards & Witches for Teens58%
YA Mythical Creature Stories51%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • YA Adventure
  • YA Mythical Creature Stories
  • YA Classics
  • YA Action & Adventure Comics
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  • YA Classic Adaptation Comics
  • YA Coming-of-Age Comics
  • YA Folklore & Fairy Tale Comics
  • YA Fantasy Comics
Authors
Ursula K. Le Guin
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
March 11, 2025
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Power and knowledge · Restoring balance
Reading lane
YA Adventure