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Synopsis
Only the best have access to the Elite Specializations of the Rangers. Will the Snow Panthers make it? The war goes on in Norghana. The East supports the new King, while the West supports Arnold Olafstone, the legitimate heir to the crown. In the North the Wild of the Ice claim their lands. In the midst of the war, Lasgol and his teammates have graduated as Rangers. They must decide whether to take the Specialization Test. If they do, and pass it, they will have access to training as Specialist Rangers and be able to opt for one of the elite specializations. For this they will need to go to a hidden, secret place: The Shelter. It is rumored to be somewhere special, secret and arcane. Will Lasgol take the Specialization Test? Will he pass it? Will his friends? Who will make it and who will not? What new adventures are waiting for them at the Shelter? Find out in the fifth instalment of this fascinating epic fantasy series. Enjoy adventures filled with action, adventure, magic and romance! Epic fantasy for the whole family!
Is The Secret Refuge: appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This middle grade fantasy follows young rangers in training during wartime, with adventure-focused conflict and magical elements. War setting involves moderate fantasy violence typical of the genre, but remains age-appropriate.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include war and violence.
Who'll love this
Kids will love following Lasgol and his ranger team as they face tests, train for elite specializations, and discover a secret magical refuge.