Rithmatist series
The Rithmatist series is a fantasy series written by American author Brandon Sanderson. At least two books are planned in the series: The Rithmatist (2013) and a second volume yet to be released. In the world of the Rithmatist series some people are capable of using a magic that involves chalk. They infuse life into two-dimensional figures known as Chalklings.
World of the book series
The Rithmatist is the story of Joel, a teenage boy who wants to become a Rithmatist. He lacks the power to infuse Chalklings but remains interested in the study of Rithmatist power.
People who have become Rithmatists are the main defense humanity has against the Wild Chalklings, a mysterious threat in Nebrask who threaten all of the American Isles. Joel, eager to know more about Rithmatics, helps a professor at Armedius Academy when students of the school start disappearing - kidnapped and presumed dead. Joel quickly figures out that the attacks have something to do with the battle at Nebrask and a Chalkling that escaped.
Characters
- Joel, the son of a cleaning lady, who wants to become a Rithmatist but doesn't have any Rithmatic powers
- Melody, a Rithmatist, who is a friend of Joel's
- Professor Fitch, a teacher at Armedius Academy who investigates the kidnappings of several students
- Professor Nalizar, a professor who fought at Nebrask against the Wild Chalklings
- Inspector Harding a federal inspector working for the police force who helps with the case of kidnappings
- Exton man accused of kidnapping students
Book Two
According to Sanderson, at least one other novel will be published in The Rithmatist series.[1] While on tour for Words of Radiance(2014), Sanderson said he would start working on a sequel after the final draft of Firefight (2015), the second book in The Reckoners series, is finished. The Rithmatist series sequel is tentatively titled The Aztlanian.[2]
Reception
Patrick Ness wrote in The New York Times that "the world of the novel is nicely fleshed out", but "there is almost no action until the climax".[3]
Awards and nominations
- BFYA Awards - Best Fiction for YA (nominated) for The Rithmatist (2013)[4]
- Audie Award - Fantasy Category (nominated) for The Rithmatist[5]
Honorable Mentions
- New York Times Book Review: Notable Children's Books of the Year (2013) for The Rithmatist[6]
- Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year (2013) for The Rithmatist[7]
References
- ↑ "State of the Sanderson". BrandonSanderson.com.
- ↑ "State of the Sanderson". BrandonSanderson.com. December 2014.
- ↑ Ness, Patrick (May 10, 2013). "The One Least Likely". The New York Times. Retrieved February 6, 2015.
- ↑ "BFYA Nominations". ALA.org.
- ↑ "Storybundle Updates". BrandonSanderson.com.
- ↑ "Book Review: Notable Children's Books of the Year". The New York Times. December 8, 2013.
- ↑ "Best Books of the Year". Kirkus Reviews. 2013.
External links
- "Official The Rithmatist webpage". BrandonSanderson.com.