Books with author Edna McGuire

Eris Helgren knew her life was about to end. A daughter of the Priory—a generations-old family who protect their territories from nightwalkers—Eris was strong and independent. But on her birthday, her father would announce her betrothal. A year later, she would be forced to marry.What Eris didn't know was that the very monsters she hunted were watching her, and that being tamed wasn't what would kill her after all.In a land where the woods were forbidden and the laws meant life, Eris will have to make a decision that could bring peace between enemies, or war among friends.

Wonderful full page color illustrations open each section, and many, many lively black and white illustrations throughout. Shows bias of the time towards other cultures. Sections include: Explorers find New Lands, The Old World Explores the New, Homes are Built in a New Land, A New Country is Born. Also includes (at back) a check test, a word game, some activities to do, books to read, a word glossary and index.