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Branwen has accepted the role of Chosen One, and with a growing army including her half-owl, half-human friend Blodwedd and the dashing yet maddening Iwan, she must overcome the odds if she is to succeed in saving Wales from the Saxon invaders. Book #3
Quick Summary
Kids who dream of being the hero will cheer for Branwen, a young Chosen One leading an army against Saxon invaders in a magical retelling of Welsh legend. The story bursts with a half-owl half-human friend named Blodwedd, a maddeningly charming ally named Iwan, and pulse-pounding battles infused with ancient Welsh magic. If your kid loves the heroic quests and friendship bonds in Rick Riordan's "Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian" series, they'll devour this Welsh mythology adventure. Perfect for kids ages 10 and up in grades 5 through 8 who crave fantasy heroes with heart and humor.