Books in The Chronicles of Fane series

"Causing you pain during training isn't one of my goals, but it is an unexpected reward."The Chronicles of Wyndweir tells the story of war coming to the land of Wyndweir. It is a land of wizards and dragons and giants.One such wizard is Garlan, a young man that went to live with some old geezer of a wizard when he was eight years old. He was taught the life of magic and has been told that great things were going to be expected from him.The Tales of Garlan is four short story novellas telling us of the journey Garlan faced BEFORE he gained the title Master Wizard. It wasn't all fun and games, though Sigarick, his teacher, seemed to have something to laugh at once in awhile. Usually at Garlan's expense.So, before you jump into The Chronicles of Wyndweir, you might want to consider The Tales of Garlan. Pick up The Tales of Garlan today and follow Garlan as he finds the road to becoming a Master Wizard isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Nora Roberts, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the epic Year One returns with Of Blood and Bone, a new tale of terror and magic in a brand new world.They look like an everyday family living an ordinary life. But beyond the edges of this peaceful farm, unimaginable forces of light and dark have been unleashed.Fallon Swift, approaching her thirteenth birthday, barely knows the world that existed before―the city where her parents lived, now in ruins and reclaimed by nature since the Doom sickened and killed billions. Traveling anywhere is a danger, as vicious gangs of Raiders and fanatics called Purity Warriors search for their next victim. Those like Fallon, in possession of gifts, are hunted―and the time is coming when her true nature, her identity as The One, can no longer be hidden.In a mysterious shelter in the forest, her training is about to begin under the guidance of Mallick, whose skills have been honed over centuries. She will learn the old ways of healing; study and spar; encounter faeries and elves and shifters; and find powers within herself she never imagined. And when the time is right, she will take up the sword, and fight. For until she grows into the woman she was born to be, the world outside will never be whole again.

Since The Book of Three was first published in 1964, young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-keeper and his quest to become a hero. Taran is joined by an engaging cast of characters that includes Eilonwy, the strong-willed and sharp-tongued princess; Fflewddur Fflam, the hyperbole-prone bard; the ever-faithful Gurgi; and the curmudgeonly Doli--all of whom become involved in an epic struggle between good and evil that shapes the fate of the legendary land of Prydain.Released over a period of five years, Lloyd Alexander's beautifully written tales not only captured children's imaginations but also garnered the highest critical praise. The Black Cauldron was a Newbery Honor Book, and the final volume in the chronicles, The High King, crowned the series by winning the Newbery Medal for "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children."Henry Holt is proud to present this classic series to a new generation of young readers. Jackets have been handsomely redesigned while retaining the original art of Caldecott Medal-winning artist Evaline Ness. Each retypeset volume now includes a pronunciation guide prepared by Lloyd Alexander. A companion book of short stories, The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain, is also available in hardcover for the first time in twenty years.In their more than thirty years in print, the Chronicles of Prydain have become the standard of excellence in fantasy literature for children.

Sacrifice is the second story in the saga of one boy’s journey to manhood. Lee Jennings, our protagonist from Captured, the first story in the Chronicles of Bren series is now a teenager working on his family farm. While in the field, a strange tornado sucks him up and transports him into a world of fantasy and adventure, where he is king. Led by a benevolent creature called the Voice, Lee, now King Leonolis, discovers the sacrifices that so many have made so he could rule. It is a passage of triumph and heartache as he realizes the costs that have been paid to allow Him to rule. Full of fantastic beings and magical creatures from this new dimensions and wrought with many twists and turns, Sacrifice continues the adventure of Lee Jennings. To learn more about the mystical land of Bren, hear songs inspired by Book One, find out how certain characters were inspired, and to see rough sketches of what Dennis Jernigan thinks these characters may look like, go to http://www.thechroniclesofbren.com.