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"He had always wanted to be a warrior. The Rangers, with their dark cloaks and shadowy ways, made him nervous. The villagers believe the Rangers practice magic that makes them invisible to ordinary people. And now fifteen year-old Will, always small for his age, has been chosen as a Ranger’s apprentice. What he doesn’t realize yet is that the Rangers are the protectors of the kingdom. Highly trained in the skills of battle and surveillance, they fight the battles before the battles reach the people. And as Will is about to learn, there is a large battle brewing. The exiled Morgarath, Lord of the Mountains of Rain and Night, is gathering his forces for an attack on the kingdom. This time, he will not be denied." (Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award 2008) -From Nancy Keane's Book Talks - Quick and Simple
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"The character of Mordred is usually seen in Arthurian legends as the bad guy. He is the one who led to the downfall of King Arthur. We see of different side of Mordred in this tale of King Arthur and Camelot. Three women have sought out Mordred and asked for his help. Lady Alayna pleads with Mordred to help her when her 5-year-old daughter is kidnapped. Kiera has been kidnapped by an evil wizard who hopes to obtain Kiera's magical powers. Later, Nimue, who has been rumored to have killed Merlin, seeks Mordred's help. And finally, Kiera, now 14, needs Mordred's help when Camelot begins to fall apart. Join Mordred as he faces the demands of his position and learn what may have been going on in Mordred's life that led to the breakup of the Round Table."
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