Royal Guide to Monster Slaying

#1 Royal Guide to Monster Slaying

Kelley Armstrong

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05 May 2020

Series: A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying

Monster hunting isn't for the faint of heart -- the first in a brand-new middle-grade series by NYT bestselling author, Kelley Armstrong.

Twelve-year-old Rowan is destined to be Queen; her twin brother, Rhydd, to be Royal Monster Hunter. Rowan would give anything to switch places, but the oldest child is always next in line, even if she is only older by two minutes. She resigns herself to admiring her monster hunting aunt's glorious sword and joining her queen mother for boring diplomatic teas. But tragedy shatters the longstanding rule, and Rowan finds herself hunting the most dangerous monster of all: a gryphon.

Accompanied by a feisty baby jackalope and a giant wolf that barely tolerates her, Rowan sets off on a journey that will see her join other unlikely allies: a boy with monster-hunting ambitions of his own, and a girl hiding dangerous motives. It will take all of Rowan's skills, both physical and diplomatic, to keep this adventure on track. The future of her kingdom depends on it.

By: Kelley Armstrong
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 261g
ISBN: 9780735265370
ISBN 10: 0735265372
Series: A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 05 May 2020
Recommended Age: From 10 to 14 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

KELLEY ARMSTRONG is the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of three trilogies for teens: the Darkest Powers; Darkness Rising and Age of Legends, as well as several thriller and fantasy series for adults and three YA thrillers (The Masked Truth, Missing and Aftermath). She is also the co-author (with Melissa Marr) of the Blackwell Pages series, a middle-grade fantasy series based on Norse gods. The Masked Truth received a starred review from PW ( overflowing with twists ), while Missing received a starred review from VOYA ( a compelling thriller that keeps the reader hooked until the end ). Visit Kelley online at kelleyarmstrong.com

Reviews for Royal Guide to Monster Slaying (#1 Royal Guide to Monster Slaying)

PRAISE FOR A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying . . . [A] fast and fun read, a great read-a-like for Tamora Pierce's 'Tortall' series. --STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal A fresh take on familiar fantasy creatures and situations. --STARRED REVIEW, Shelf Awareness A rousing romp for monster hunters and monster lovers alike. --Kirkus Reviews A gripping middle grade debut. --Publishers Weekly Armstrong's characters challenge gender norms, and her writing attends to themes of social justice and animal welfare, relying on strong episodic tension to drive the narrative. Highly Recommended. --CM Magazine