The Legend of Brightblade

Written and illustrated by Ethan M. Aldridge

A prince seeks adventure but finds unexpected dangers threatening his kingdom.

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208 pages· ~440L

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Bookroo's summary

Prince Alto, restless with royal life, dreams of heroism like his legendary mother. Armed with bardic magic, he escapes the palace seeking adventure. Along the way, he discovers new friends and magic, but also looming threats to the kingdom. Can Alto rise to the challenge and become the hero he aspires to be, or will the dangers prove too great? His journey reveals that true heroism is more complex than the tales suggest.

From the publisher

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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