Foundation -- Mercedes Lackey, Paperback

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: Mercedes Lackey
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
Published: 09/23/2025
Pages: 432
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.13w x 0.97d
ISBN: 9780756420918

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.6
Point Value: 18
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 128035 / Foundation

About the Author
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.