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Trigger warnings
Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
A tailor's apprentice finds himself waging a war against a gang of trolls. "Seven at one blow!" That's what they say about the Brave Little Tailor -- he killed seven foes with one blow. But no one can prove it's even true. Besides, that took place a long time ago, and the Brave Little Tailor is now an old man. So what happens when an army of angry trolls invades his kingdom? Meet Patch Ridlin. He's a tailor's simple apprentice in the remote village of Crossfield. He's a hard worker who's never wanted for much, except maybe a little adventure. But when he rescues his friend Osbert from an aging and decrepit troll, Patch finds himself something of a town hero. Word of his bravery quickly spreads throughout the countryside, and Patch is summoned to the king's castle. King Milo needs his help to wage war on a gang of trolls threatening to destroy the kingdom. Soon Patch finds himself engaged in an all-out battle against the trolls. With only the help of a fool named Simon and a maddening riddle, can Patch figure out the troll's fatal flaw? Or is the kingdom destined to perish?
Is The Brave Apprentice appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A lighthearted middle grade fantasy about a tailor's apprentice who must battle trolls to save his kingdom. Contains fantasy violence (battles with trolls) but maintains an adventurous, humorous tone appropriate for young readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include violence.
Who'll love this
Kids will love following Patch's journey from ordinary apprentice to unlikely hero as he uses wit and bravery to outsmart trolls and save his kingdom.