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Synopsis
Synopsis - Siguard grew up with his grandmother, bothered only by the trolls that seemed bent on destroying their settlement. Then she died, leaving him a mysterious box he couldn’t open and a confused warning against some dread warlord or wizard – he couldn’t be sure of which from her final ravings. Then the grim warlord Halldane came to abduct him by force into the Realm of the Altar. Now he was a virtual prisoner in the hill fort of Halldane, caught in a bitter war between light and dark elves. And he seemed trapped on the losing side. His only hope was to escape and somehow learn what powerful magic was contained in the box and which everyone seemed bent on stealing from him. Of course, there were a few walking dead, a cursed sword and a multitude of savage trolls to be faced. But the strange wizard Jotull was willing – oh, very willing – to help him.
Is The Wizard and the Warlord appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A classic 1980s high fantasy featuring trolls, elves, walking dead, and magical warfare. Violence is present but not graphically detailed, appropriate for mature middle grade and teen readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity, death of parent, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love classic quest fantasies with mysterious magic boxes, cursed swords, and a hero learning to navigate a dangerous world of light and dark elves will enjoy this adventure.