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The Taguien Cycle

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. Characteristics of a Hit Fantasy.

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The Taguien Cycle

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  1. The TaguienCycle A Series for Young Adults Judy Lew, Project Editor

  2. 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

  3. Characteristics of a Hit Fantasy • A hero • A teacher • An adversary

  4. The Hero • Reluctant rebel • Innately sympathetic • Untested potential

  5. 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

  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

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