Summoner Series by Taran Matharu 4 Books Collection Set - Young Adult - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Novice
The Inquisition
The Battlemage
The Outcast

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Age Range: Ages 9-12 (Grades 4-7)

Overview
Discover the New York Times bestselling Summoner series in one epic paperback set. Fletcher, a blacksmith's apprentice, uncovers a rare gift for summoning demons and is thrust into a world of academies, armies, and ancient magic. Across four books, readers follow his rise from outcast to battlemage as loyalties are tested and empires teeter on the edge of war. With inventive world-building and fast-paced action, this collection has sold over a million copies and been translated into fifteen languages, making it a must-have addition for young fantasy fans building out their home or classroom bookshelf.

About the Books
The Summoner series begins with The Novice, introducing Fletcher, an unassuming blacksmith's apprentice who discovers he can summon demons from another realm. Fleeing his village after being wrongly accused of a crime, he is taken in at Vocans Academy, where the gifted are trained in the art of summoning alongside nobles and commoners alike. In The Inquisition, Fletcher's past catches up with him as he stands trial, forcing him to navigate a web of political intrigue and betrayal while forging deeper bonds with his demon companion, Ignatius. The Battlemage raises the stakes dramatically, moving the action from the academy to the battlefield as war erupts and Fletcher must apply everything he has learned to protect his allies and his kingdom. The Outcast shifts perspective to explore new corners of this richly imagined world, broadening the scope of the story and deepening its themes of identity, belonging, and the price of power. Together, the four novels form a complete, satisfying arc that blends military fantasy, coming-of-age drama, and inventive demonology. Matharu's world is built on a magic system where summoners bond with demons of varying elemental affinities, creating strategic battle sequences that set the series apart from typical school-for-wizards stories. Fans of adventure-driven fantasy with real emotional stakes will find plenty to love as Fletcher grows from a frightened apprentice into a capable leader across this addictive four-book journey.

Key Benefits

• Complete four-book paperback set of the New York Times bestselling Summoner series
• Follows one continuous story arc from The Novice through The Outcast
• Inventive demon-summoning magic system with strategic, battle-driven storytelling
• Great for fans of fantasy academies, epic quests, and coming-of-age adventure
• Compact, sturdy paperback format ideal for backpacks, bookshelves, and classroom libraries
• A proven series with over a million copies sold worldwide

Book-by-Book Guide
The Novice — Fletcher discovers his rare gift for summoning demons and enrolls at Vocans Academy to master it.
The Inquisition — Fletcher stands trial for a crime he didn't commit, navigating political intrigue and shifting alliances at the academy.
The Battlemage — War breaks out, pushing Fletcher and his demon Ignatius from classroom training into real battlefield combat.
The Outcast — The story widens its lens, exploring new characters and corners of the world as larger conflicts take shape.

About the Author
Taran Matharu is the New York Times bestselling author of the Summoner series, which has sold over a million copies in English and been translated into fifteen languages. Born in London in 1990, he began writing the series in 2013 during National Novel Writing Month, sharing chapters on Wattpad, where the story quickly went viral. That grassroots success led to a publishing deal and launched his career as a full-time author. Since Summoner, Matharu has continued writing fantasy adventure fiction for young readers, including the Contender series, further building his reputation among fans of inventive, action-packed storytelling.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This four-book paperback set delivers a complete fantasy saga in one convenient package, perfect as a birthday gift, holiday present, or addition to a classroom library. Ideal for summer reading or a rainy-day binge, it's a series young fantasy fans will want to return to again and again.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.