In "Gifts" by Ursula K. Le Guin, the story unfolds in the land of the Earthsea archipelago, where certain individuals possess the ability to communicate with animals and manipulate the elements through magic. The protagonist, a boy named Orrec, struggles with his inherited power, fearing its potential to harm rather than heal. His journey of self-discovery leads him to confront the responsibilities that come with his gifts. Alongside his friend, the brave girl Gry, Orrec navigates the complexities of friendship, identity, and the choice between embracing or rejecting one's innate abilities, all set against the backdrop of a richly imagined world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Annals Of the Western Shore .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 286 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2006 by Turtleback Books .

Ursula K. Le Guin has won many Nebula and Hugo Awards, as well as a National Book Award, a Pushcart Prize, the Harold D. Vursell Memorial Award of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, a Newbery Honor and the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement.