Thomas is now and old man serving as
Forest Warden for the giants. Dark shadows creep into the land. Roving bands of brigands terrify the
villages, enslaving the people and stealing their possessions.
Thomas' grandson, also named Thomas is a rebellious teenager, but
when his sister Rose is kidnapped by the brigands, he, like his
grandfather, accepts responsibility and vows to find her and
bring her back.
Book Two is much more of an action
adventure than Book One. We meet more characters: Samantha, a girl
taken as a slave, but with a mission; Herdshepard, a giant who has
lost hope; Big John, leader of a band of brigands; and many others.
This is a more complex story than Book
One. The interactions of both good and bad characters and
particularly the responsibilities of the giants makes for an exciting
story. The book is an excellent choice for reading aloud and can be enjoyed
by both parents and children. The lessons make
good discussion
topics particularly with middle grade books verging on becoming
rebellious teenagers.
I highly recommend this book. It's as
delightful as Book One and the illustrations complement the text
well.
I reviewed the book for PR by the Book.
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