The Chronicles of Avantia #1: First Hero

About this book

At the age of seven, Tanner's father was killed in front of him by the evil warlord Derthsin. But his father's death was not in vain and Derthsin was carried away to his doom by a good Beast, Firepos the Flame Bird. Now, eight years later, another evil army is wreaking havoc across Avantia. But Tanner has been training with Firepos, waiting to avenge his father's death. There is something familiar about this new menace, who rides with a Beast of his own. The evil army is after the pieces of the Mask of Death--which allows whoever wears it to control all Beasts. Tanner sets off on a journey to stop them. Along the way, he encouters twins Gwen and Geffen, who hold the map to finding the remaining pieces.

Reviews

Praise for THE CHRONICLES OF AVANTIA #1: FIRST HERO

"This slim series starter is a good choice for youngsters fascinated by the struggle of good versus evil in the Lord of the Rings movies but not quite ready to take on Tolkien's voluminous text." -Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"This first volume in a promising new series is fizzy, fast-paced adventure all the way....A slim, easy-to-read, high-interest offering that will be an easy sell to readers just venturing into chapter books." -Kirkus Reviews

Praise for THE CHRONICLES OF AVANTIA #2: CHASING EVIL

"Readers will be clamoring for the next volumes in this gripping, easy-to-read, high-interest series, which is a terrific introduction to the genre." -Kirkus Reviews