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While Pendragon is trapped on Ibara, Alder returns to Denduron and goes into battle again. Meanwhile, Saint Dane gains the power he seeks on Second Earth and makes his push to destroy and rebuild Halla. Book #9
Quick Summary
If you loved the mix of fantasy, time travel, and high-stakes battles in the earlier Pendragon books, Raven Rise keeps that energy while also deepening the emotional stakes. The story jumps between several territories Alder fighting in Denduron, Pendragon stranded on Ibara so there's always a fresh setting to explore and a new puzzle to solve. It's a great pick for readers who enjoy epic quests with a side of humor, because the characters often quip even in the middle of a crisis, and the tension never gets too heavy for younger readers. Parents will appreciate that the book emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and the idea that power can be used for good, without any gratuitous violence. If your kid is into series like The Last Dragon Chronicles or the original Pendragon books, this one will feel like a natural next step, especially if they enjoy stories where the stakes keep rising but the heart stays in the right place.