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Theodosia Throckmorton
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Serpents of Chaos |
Werewolf
Rising
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The Falconmaster |
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The Forging
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The Secrets
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The True
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Theodosia Throckmorton and the Serpents of Chaos
Houghton Mifflin
ISBN: 0-618-75638-8
Available April 9, 2007
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When Theo’s mother
returns from her latest archaeological dig bearing the Heart of
Egypt—a legendary amulet belonging to an ancient tomb—Theo learns
that it comes inscribed with a curse so black and vile that it
threatens to crumble the British Empire from within and start a war
too terrible to imagine.
Intent on returning the
malevolent artifact to its rightful place, Theo devises a daring
plan to put things right. But even with the help of her younger
brother, a wily street urchin, and the secret society known as the
Brotherhood of the Chosen Keepers, it won’t be easy . . . she
quickly finds herself pursued down dark alleys, across an ocean,
through the bustling crowds of Cairo, and straight into the heart of
an ancient mystery.
Theo will have to call
upon everything she’s ever learned in order to prevent the rising
chaos from destroying her country—and herself!
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Werewolf Rising
Dutton Children’s Books
ISBN: 0-525-47665-2
Available August 17, 2006
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Luc Grayson is just like any other boy. He's about to turn thirteen
and his body is changing. All too suddenly, he finds himself
becoming faster, stronger, more aggressive. But unlike his
classmates, Luc is increasingly troubled by nightmares and strange
urges.
Then a stranger appears in the home Luc has shared with his Aunt
Jane and Uncle Stephen since his parents died when he was three. The
mysterious man claims he has come to take Luc back to his father's
people. Luc is about to learn a thrilling and terrifying truth: like
his ancestors, he is a shape-shifter, and on his thirteen birthday
he will change form for the first time. Under the full moon, his
bones and muscles will stretch, he'll drop to all fours, his mouth
and nose will become a pointed muzzle with lethal fangs, and thick
fur will sprout through his skin.
He will become a wolf.
Luc is dazzled by his new powers, and he realizes he has longed
for the sense of family his new-found relatives—his pack—provide.
But Luc has brought danger to his new community. His uncle Stephen
hates and fears the shape-shifters, and now that they have taken
Luc, he'll stop at nothing to see them wiped out. It will take all
of Luc's abilities—wolf and human—to save his pack, and himself.
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Book One of Lowthar’s Blade: The Forging of the Blade
Dutton Children’s Books
Hardcover editions: ISBN 0-525-47349-1, October 2004
Paperback edition: ISBN 0-14-240557-4,
February 2006
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Nominated to the
Texas Library Association’s Bluebonnet List!
"...
moves smoothly from start to finish; the action is continuous
without being overly violent. This is a good choice for readers not
ready for Lloyd Alexander's 'Prydain' books which feature a
similarly young and appealing hero."
~ School Library Journal
When Kenric’s father goes missing for more than two months, Kenric
vows to find him. But these are dangerous times in the land of
Lowthar. Fierce Mawr hounds prowl the dark roads, and grymclaws
patrol the skies. There is talk of an evil power rising in the east.
Soon Kenric is plunged into a terrifying adventure and he realizes
that things are worse than he ever imagined. Lord Mordig has killed
the true king and seeks to rule Lowthar by forging a new blade of
power. He will destroy anyone who gets in the way. Can one boy’s
courage unite humans, goblins, and the Fey to fight back? And will Kenric ever see his father again?
The Lowthar’s Blade trilogy is packed with action, magic, and daring
deeds. This fast-paced adventure is the perfect introduction to
classic fantasy.
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Book Two of Lowthar’s Blade: The Secrets of Grim Wood
Dutton Children’s Books
Hardcover edition: ISBN 0-525-47372-6, March 2005
Paperback edition: ISBN 0-14-240558-2
(available April 2006)
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Young Kenric has helped dethrone the evil Lord Mordig and return the
true king to power in Lowthar. Now the king requires Kenric to
travel to Grim Wood, the realm of the hostile Fey people. He needs
their cooperation in the quest for the blade of power that will
protect the land. With the help of the Fey girl Linwe, Kenric tries
to uncover the secrets surrounding the blade. But there is trouble
everywhere they turn. Along with Book I, The Forging of the Blade,
this concise and action-packed second volume of the Lowthar's Blade
Trilogy forms a bridge for young readers to the classics of high
fantasy.
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Book Three of Lowthar’s Blade: The True Blade of Power
Dutton Children’s Books
Hardcover edition: ISBN 0-525-47431-5,
July 2005
Paperback edition: ISBN
0-14-240559-0 (available July 2006)
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The evil warlord Mordig has escaped from his prison, and only the
true blade of power can defeat him and save the land of Lowthar. The
sword must be forged in goblin fires, and it’s up to Kenric to win
the goblin king’s allegiance. Kenric, Linwe, and Hnagi undertake a
daring mission, first into the goblin realm and then into Mordig’s
own stronghold. And at last they must face him in battle to decide
the fate of Lowthar. Reassuringly concise and brimming with
spine-tingling adventure, the Lowthar’s Blade trilogy leads young
readers straight to the heart of high fantasy.
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The Falconmaster
ISBN: 0-525-46993-1
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"The author successfully blends rich
descriptions of the medieval world and flights of fantasy into an exciting
adventure with an ending that suggests a sequel for Wat and his falcons. "
~ Booklist
"The author has done a fine job of integrating
elements of fantasy into a historical setting. Wat and Griswold are both
interesting and appealing characters. Readers will admire the boy's bravery, and
many will envy his new life in the forest world."
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School Library Journal
Wat, the crippled, one-eyed boy is the village grunt. He means
nothing to his fellow villagers, and even less than nothing to the
lord and his men. While hiding from the village bullies in the
nearby woods, Wat sees the lord and his men capture two young falcon
nestlings from their nest. In a rare burst of courage, Wat steals
the two young falcons from the lord in order to return them to the
forest where they belong. Now he is hunted as an outlaw.
Fleeing deep into the forest with the falcons, Wat meets a
mysterious old hermit who offers him shelter. He takes Wat in and
teaches him how to care for the birds so that they may one day fly
free. Wat slowly comes to realize that the old man is a wizard. The
old wizard recognized something in the boy, too. He wants to help
Wat come into his own powers, so that when his pursuers come, Wat
will be ready.
This action-filled fantasy combines wizardry and magic and a daring
animal rescue as Wat overcomes his disability and gains freedom for
himself and his falcons.
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