About this item
Highlights
- Middle-earth for middle graders!
- 10-12 Years
- 7.5" x 5.1" Paperback
- 272 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Fantasy & Magic
- Series Name: Longburrow
Description
About the Book
Watership Down meets Redwall in this "rousingly good tale" of adventure, heroic rabbits, and good versus evil. (Booklist, starred review) The Longburrow series is Middle Earth for middle graders!Book Synopsis
Middle-earth for middle graders! This young reader fantasy series proves you don't have to be brave or powerful to do great things.
In a classic fantasy world of anthropomorphic rabbits, three young siblings are on the run from the villainous Gorm tribe who have killed and enslaved their clan. Podkin, once destined to be clan leader, has always been spoiled, but now he must act bravely as he, his older sister, and baby brother flee for their lives.
Facing pursuit and treachery, the three collect allies in their search for refuge, until at last they are ready to fight back against the Gorm and attempt to rid the land of an evil scourge.
For young fans of Redwall, Warriors, and other classic animal fantasy favorites.
Review Quotes
"Larwood tells a rousingly good tale while creating a sturdy narrative structure for the Longburrow series." -- Booklist (starred review)
"Adventure-seeking fantasy lovers, especially Redwall fans, will enjoy this nicely illustrated tale of rabbits fighting oppression and succeeding despite great odds." -- School Library Journal
"An original fantasy with warrior rabbits, fierce foes, sibling loyalty, riveting adventure, and genuine storytelling." -- Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Kieran Larwood has been passionate about stories and storytelling since reading The Hobbit at age six. He is now a primary school teacher, father, and author of novels for children. He lives on the Isle of Wight in Great Britain. www.kmlarwood.com