Heroes of the Valley
Author(s): Jonathan Stroud
Listen then, and I'll tell you again of the Battle of the Rock. But none of your usual wriggling, or I'll stop before I've begun...
Halli loves the old stories from when the valley was a wild and dangerous place - when the twelve legendary heroes stood together to defeat the ancient enemy, the bloodthirsty Trows. Halli longs for adventure but these days the most dangerous thing in the valley is boredom. He tries to liven things up by playing practical jokes. But when one of his jokes goes too far, he reawakens an old blood feud and finds himself on a hero's quest after all. Along the way he meets a ruthless thief, a murderous rival, and a girl who may just be as fearless as he is.
Jonathan Stroud has created an epic saga with a funny, unique spin, and an unforgettable anti-hero.
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'...an author who can rightly be dubbed a master storyteller...Heroes Of The Valley is...epic, vibrant and colourful' Bognore Regis Observer
'As always, Stroud writes like a dream, passing from instant amusement to a sense of real suspense with apparent ease. Those who eagerly awaited this next novel after his super Bartimaeus trilogy will not be disappointed.' Books for Keeps
'Written out of a deeply felt world, and with a taut, disciplined voice that knows its Sir Gawain and the Green Knight as well as its Harry Potter, Jonathan Stroud's new book is, quite simply, stunning.' The Guardian
'Stroud peppers his story with tales reminiscent of ancient Norse myths, giving this book the feel of an epic saga. Halli is a great lead character...' Flipside
'Jonathan is already building up a strong fan base among young lovers of fantasy fiction and his latest novel will certainly not disappoint his young readers.' Hertfordshire Life
'This is a real treat that will have children of 10 and over seeking out Stroud's other novels.' The Telegraph
General Fields
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- : Random House Children's Books
- : Corgi Childrens
- : 198x129mm
- : books
Special Fields
- : Jonathan Stroud
- : Paperback
- : 10-Jun
- : 823.92
- : 400
