Saranja, Maja, and Ribek have heard stories of their ancestors’ fantastic journey to find the Ropemaker, who is the only person who can save their beloved valley from destruction. They begin a quest that mirrors the journey of those who have been dead for two hundred years. Along the way, this unlikely trio enlists the help of a talented young magician and an enemy spy, while discovering that each person they meet has unbounded potential as friend or foe. This sequel to Dickinson’s award-winning book, The Rope maker, intertwines a complex plot with intricate physics theory to create a four-dimensional world that is believable, yet profound. 2008 USBBY Out standing International Books List. nrr

Originally published by MacMillan Children’s Books Great Britain, in 2006.

The spellbinding sequel to the prizewinning novel The Ropemaker.

Once the twenty-four most powerful magicians in the Empire pledged to use their magic only to protect the people. But the promise that bound them has now corrupted them. They have become a single, terrible entity with a limitless desire for domination. Only the Ropemaker may be able to stop them, but he has not been seen for more than two hundred years.

Into this dangerous world come Saranja, Maja, and Ribek. They seek the Ropemaker so that he might restore the ancient magic that protects their Valley. It is the task they were born to, but now it seems there is far more than the Valley at stake should they fail. . . .

★ “The complex, multilayered story includes more heady explorations of magic, joined here by thoughts on the meaning of true love. This is sure to be a hit with fans of [The Ropemaker].”—Booklist, Starred

A Kirkus Reviews Best Book for Young Adults
A USBBY-CBC Outstanding International Book