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Tusk the Mighty Mammoth rules the rotten forests of Gorgonia. She terrorises the rebels at war with evil wizard Malvel and holds a good Beast captive. Tom must defeat Tusk in order to save the good Beast, Ferno. Book #17
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid who loves monsters, magic, and a quick quest, Tusk the Mighty Mammoth is a solid pick. It's the 17th book in the Beast Quest series, but each adventure works as a standalone, so you don't need to have read the rest to jump in. The story follows Tom as he faces a giant, temperamental mammoth that's terrorising a rebel group and holding a friendly beast captive, and the tension between heroic daring and the creature's raw power makes the action feel both thrilling and a little bit funny. The writing is straightforward and the chapters are short around 9,300 words total which makes it a good choice for reluctant readers or anyone who wants a fast read without getting bogged down in heavy world-building. Parents will be glad to know the scares are mild just enough to keep the stakes high without crossing into overly dark territory, and the book's message about courage and teamwork shines through. If your child enjoys the quick-paced quests of something like the Rangers Apprentice series, they'll probably zoom through this one and ask for the next Beast Quest adventure.