"Books one and two: Water & Fire"--Cover. "This edition specially created for Barnes & Noble, Inc."--T.p. verso. Sandry's book: previously published in 1997. Tris's book: previously published in 1998. Elder brother: previously published in 2001.
Summary:
Sandry's book: Four young outcasts find themselves living in a strictly disciplined temple community where they become friends while also learning learning their crafts and how to use their powers, especially magic. Tris's book: With the defenses of Winding Circle Temple seriously weakened by an earthquake, Tris and her fellow sages-in-training try to join their different magic powers to protect the Winding Circle community from a pirate attack. Elder Brother: In the world of Tortall, a tree who has been turned into a human by a mage's spell must learn how to survive.
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