Foundation - Paperback – The Tale Trade

Foundation - Paperback

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by Mercedes Lackey (Author)

The long-awaited brand new novel in the bestselling Valdemar series.

In this chronicle of the early history of Valdemar, Mercedes Lackey's bestselling world, a thirteen year- old orphan named Magpie escapes a life of slavery in the gem mines when he is chosen by one of the magical Companion horses of Valdemar to be trained as a Herald. Thrust into the center of a legend in the making, Magpie discovers talents he never knew he had and witnesses the founding of the great Heralds' Collegium.

Author Biography

Mercedes Lackey is a full-time writer and has published numerous novels and works of short fiction, including the best-selling Heralds Of Valdemar series. She is also a professional lyricist and a licensed wild bird rehabilitator. She lives in Oklahoma with her husband, artist Larry Dixon, and their flock of parrots. She can be found at mercedeslackey.com.

Number of Pages: 428

Dimensions: 0.96 x 8 x 5.13 IN

Publication Date: September 23, 2025

Accelerated Reader:

Quiz Name: Foundation

Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12

Reading Level: 6.6

Point Value: 18