The Sword and the Flame
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 1983

The Sword and the Flame

Part of the The Dragon King Trilogy series

A king's faith is tested as a dark sorcerer returns, threatening his kingdom's future.

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368 pages· ~860L
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In a kingdom on the brink, King Quentin faces his greatest challenge. With his son kidnapped and a dark sorcerer resurrected, Quentin's faith and leadership are pushed to their limits. As old evils resurface, Quentin must navigate a world of religious unrest and personal loss. Can he restore hope and save his realm, or will his weaknesses lead to its downfall? The fate of Mensandor hangs in the balance in this epic clash of good versus evil.

From the publisher

Sometimes the greatest evil lies within. When Prince Gerin, King Quentin’s son, is kidnapped, the kingdom is thrown into chaos and Quentin is forced to search inward for faith and hope. But is faith enough? At the dawn of a new era, where religious unrest is rampant and uncertainty of the kingdom’s future threatens everyone, it takes courage to stand.From an orphaned servant to a war hero, respected leader, and a fierce man of faith, Quentin has slowly transformed into The Dragon King. But even the powerful can fall prey to weakness.?The world is turned upside-down when the dark sorcerer Nimrood–long thought dead after a battle with the previous Dragon King–returns with a fearsome plan.? Shattered by the death of a dear and trusted friend, the abduction of his beloved son, and the loss of his enchanted sword, Quentin finds his faith tested like never before.At the dawn of a new era, where faith clashes and old evils rear their heads, Quentin and his friends must lead the way despite their own flaws and uncertainty. With the fate of the world hanging on by a thread, their decisions slice through religious unrest and restore hope in what is to come.In The Sword and The Flame readers will find: Christian allegory and themesA sweeping Arthurian styled epic fantasy about hope, destiny, and faithCrossover appeal for young adult and adult readersIn?The Sword and the Flame, the final volume of Stephen R. Lawhead’s captivating Dragon King Trilogy, the fate of the entire world depends on the outcome of this climactic battle between good and evil.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
368
Reading age
13–17
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
~860L
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.5
F&P level
~T
AR points
17
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
18551
Publication
Published
May 30, 2011
First published
January 1, 1983
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781595549594

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