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Synopsis
From the author of the global phenomenon Ranger's Apprentice! Hal and the Herons have done the impossible. This group of outsiders has beaten out the strongest, most skilled young warriors in all of Skandia to win the Brotherband competition. But their celebration comes to an abrupt end when the Skandians' most sacred artifact, the Andomal, is stolen--and the Herons are to blame. To find redemption they must track down the thief Zavac and recover the Andomal. But that means traversing stormy seas, surviving a bitter winter, and battling a group of deadly pirates willing to protect their prize at all costs. Even Brotherband training and the help of Skandia's greatest warrior may not be enough to ensure that Hal and his friends return home with the Andomal--or their lives. Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, T.H. White’s The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolini’s Eragon series, and George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire series.
Is The Invaders appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this book contains moderate action violence including battles with pirates and physical combat, though not graphically described. Characters face deadly peril and some deaths occur, but the tone remains appropriate for middle grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death and violence.
Who'll love this
Kids who love sea adventures, Viking culture, and stories about underdogs proving themselves will be hooked by this fast-paced quest featuring a band of misfits racing to clear their names.