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"The Taguien Cycle" is a compelling new fantasy series tailored for young adults, filling the current gap in Lucerne’s offerings. With the fantasy genre thriving among young readers, this series aims to captivate an audience hungry for thrilling adventures. Character archetypes such as the reluctant hero, wise teacher, and formidable adversary will resonate with readers, while an engaging journey filled with challenges will draw them in. The series presents an opportunity to develop captivating narratives whether written by one author or multiple talents.
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The Taguien Cycle A Series for Young Adults Judy Lew, Project Editor
Rationale • Lucerne currently has no offering for young adults • Fantasy series have been hits in this hard-to-please market • Customers are turning to other publishers to meet demand Need to decide whether to offer the series to one author or to multiple writers
Characteristics of a Hit Fantasy • A hero • An ally • A teacher • An adversary • An innocent • A problem • A journey • A skill or power • A battle • A twist
The Hero • Reluctant rebel • Innately sympathetic • Untested potential Nic Meiner, used with permission
The Teacher • Does not have to be human • Can be young or old • Can be male or female • Can be beautiful or ugly • Is wise, but can have flaws • Uses powers for good CONTRAST WITH ADVERSARY ON SLIDE 6
The Adversary • Has the same form as the teacher • Can be young or old • Can be male or female • Can be beautiful or ugly • Is wise, but seriously flawed • Uses powers for evil
The Journey • Goals • Challenges • Quests • Tasks
Resources For more information about the authors and books mentioned in this presentation, visit these Web sites: EoinColfer: www.eoincolfer.com Madeleine L’Engle: www.madeleinelengle.com Diana Wynne Jones: www.dianawynnejones.com Garth Nix: www.garthnix.co.uk Christopher Paolini: www.alagaesia.com J.K. Rowling: www.jkrowling.com Jonathan Stroud: www.bartimaeustrilogy.com