Aidan falls out of favor with King Darrow and is sent to the recesses of Feechiefen Swamp, where no Corenwalder has ever survived. But Aidan's fate is not sealed yet for he has allies among the feechiefolk who know him as the hero Pantherbane.
Once again Jonathan Rogers has given us a lively romp--a "please-one-more-chapter-even-though-it's-two-o'clock-in-the-morning" romp. My husband even had to turn off the TV and come listen to the story when he heard the feechiefolk talking. We all love those he-feechies, she-feechies, and wee-feechies. (They can't help it that they stink. You'd stink, too, if'n you lived in a swamp.) I can't agree with those who have posted...
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The epic of the Wilderking continues with book two of Rogers' fantasy adventure trilogy. A growing flame of jealousy ignites in the heart of Corenwald's King Darrow against the secret boy-king, Aidan Errolson. Since Darrow is raising Aidan in his own Tambluff palace, he's watched the thick-as-kin friendship develop between blood-prince Steren and our hero -- whose destiny is foretold in the ancient legends. Scene after scene,...
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"The Secret of the Swamp King," Jonathan Rogers' second installment in his Wilderking Trilogy, is definitely a landmark in Christian children's fiction. Captivating, easy to read, and written in a style that is neither choppy nor lame, this book is a must read for the young fantasy reader...and anyone who wants an exciting read. While the story follows the basic life of the biblical character David, the world and many of...
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This book is SOOOO good! I actually like it better than the first in the series. Aiden and Dobro are such awesome friends, that it makes you wish you could be one of them. I like it how they stick together and stand up for one another! I especially like the part where Aiden's in the cage and Dobro tells him "I'm gonna get you out of there!", but of course he can't cause it has a metal lock. Later on, in battle, Dobro gets...
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