Circle of Magic

Sandry's book: Four young outcasts find themselves living in a strictly disciplined temple community where they become friends while also learning learning their crafts and how to use their powers, especially magic. Tris's book: With the defenses of Winding Circle Temple seriously weakened by an earthquake, Tris and her fellow sages-in-training try to join their different magic powers to protect the Winding Circle community from a pirate attack. Elder Brother: In the world of Tortall, a tree who has been turned into a human by a mage's spell must learn how to survive.