The Shattered Horn - by A H Benjamin (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Renowned UK-based author A.H. Benjamin tells the tale of an interplanetary elf-like being and his robot dog, who discover Middle-Earth, with talking animals and folklore, as they are pulled into a mystery and a horrific war.

Children' s author A.H. Benjamin tells the tale of the interplanetary elf-like being Keidon and his robot dog, Sirius, who discover a blue planet called Earth only to find themselves pulled into a mystery and a horrific war. They land in an enchanted forest in a time long before automation, aircraft, or technology. In this magical land the animals and their human protector, the ancient wizard Gladwin, are threatened by the neighboring King Zomak. Wizard Gladwin is suspicious of the aliens at first, but when saved by them during a skirmish with Zomak' s soldiers, he realizes he has two quite unusual and very strong allies. This high-energy mystery weaves together, science-fiction, myth, adventure, sorcery and the classic battle between good and evil. The Earth visitors, Keidon and Sirius, decide to remain and aid in the quest to overthrow the deceptive and brutal King Zomak. After all there is an old prophecy to be fulfilled!

About the Author

A H Benjamin is an international children's author who has been writing books since the mid-eighties. He has been published by Andersen Press, O.U.P, Little Tiger Press, Franklin Watts, Q.E.D, and Tiger Tales (Penguin Random House). He has written over 30 books which have sold worldwide with more than 25 translations including Chinese, Korean, Turkish, Afrikaans, Greek, and Arabic. His books are very popular in schools, book clubs, and especially libraries, ranking among the highest in the UK Public Landing Right. In addition, some of his work have been adapted for radio, television, and theatre.