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Description
When fifteen-year-old Jim Lake Jr. discovers a magical amulet, he gains a powerful suit of armor and becomes the Trollhunter, tasked with protecting both humans from dangerous trolls. The graphic novel, co-written by Marc Guggenheim and Richard Hamilton, expands on the Emmy-winning Netflix series created by Guillermo del Toro. It explores the secret history of trollkind while featuring characters from the original series. The story is targeted at middle grade readers (grades 4-8) with a reading level of 3.6.
Quick Summary
The book pulls back the curtain on the Trollhunter universe, revealing the secret ancient history of the heroes who protected both human and troll worlds long before Jim Lake Jr. ever picked up the Daylight Blade. Kids will love meeting past Trollhunters, from scrappy teenagers to unexpected warriors, as they battle shape-shifting trolls, uncover legendary weapons, and navigate the tricky politics of a hidden magical world. If your kid devours the "Wings of Fire" graphic novels or roots for the underdog heroes in "The Last Kids on Earth," they'll be instantly drawn into these action-packed tales of ordinary kids becoming legendary protectors. This is an ideal pick for kids in grades 4-7 who want quick reads with big imaginations and don't mind getting their hands dirty with some seriously cool monster battles.