Nebula and Country wide Book Award winner Ursula K. Le Guin received a Newbery Honor for The Tombs of Atuan. In the Uplands, people have magical and fearsome gifts. Orrec, a young man developing into his powers, can eliminate any living matter with simply a glance. But he refuses to use his ability, and wears a blindfold to protect others from his damaging gaze. This allegorical comingof- age group tale implies that power could be cruel. ‘. abundant with the earthy magic and smart storyline twists that produced the Earthsea novels classics.’-Booklist, starred review