The Legend of Brightblade
What's This Book About
A young prince must learn to be his own kind of hero in this stand-alone graphic novel from the acclaimed creator of the Estranged duology. Perfect for fans of the Amulet series and The Witch Boy.Young Prince Alto dreams of being a hero like his mother, the Lady Brightblade. Her well-known legend was woven into stories by the magical bard who fought by her side.The kingdom may be at peace now, but Alto believes that the world still needs heroes. He has been learning the bard’s magic, and has grown restless with royal life. Determined to have an adventure of his own, Alto runs away from the palace. On his journey, he finds himself making new friends and encountering new and exciting magic. But when he discovers that there are dangers threatening the kingdom, Alto realizes that he might not be able to handle them alone–and making his mark as a hero is harder than the stories made it seem.
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What Questions Should I Ask My Child
- Alto could produce magic on his own, but with his troupe, it transformed into something else. What can this teach us about teamwork?
- The spell Alto's friends cast with their music promoted peace. Why did the villagers rave about the spell and how it made them feel?
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The Creative Behind the Book
Ethan M. Aldridge is a New York Times bestselling illustrator and author. He studied art at Snow College, where he learned how to better draw things both real and imaginary. Ethan lives in New York and Florida with his husband, Matthew, and some kind of small wolf. You can visit him online at www.estrangedstory.tumblr.com.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780062995520
- Publication Date
- March 1, 2022
- Publisher
- Quill Tree Books
- Page Count
- 208
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Reading Age
- 8 - 12 years
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