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Children's Fiction Fantasy & Magic

The Final Trial

Royal Guide to Monster Slaying, Book 4

by (author) Kelley Armstrong

Publisher
Tundra Book Group
Initial publish date
May 2023
Category
Fantasy & Magic, Monsters, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780735270206
    Publish Date
    Jun 2022
    List Price
    $19.99
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780735270220
    Publish Date
    May 2023
    List Price
    $11.99

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

  • Age: 10 to 14
  • Grade: 5 to 9

Description

Rowan embarks on an expedition to prove once and for all that she is the rightful royal monster hunter, in the fourth and final book in this fantastical series by New York Times–bestselling author, Kelley Armstrong. Now in paperback!

The time has come! After discovering the true reason for the monster migration, Rowan is on an expedition to ultimately prove that she is worthy of the ebony monster-slaying sword on her back. She and her twin brother, Rhydd, their friends Dain and Alianor, as well as some other trusted advisors — and the ever-growing group of monstrous companions — are on a mission to help protect the dragon living in their homeland and are travelling to kingdoms beyond to make their case. But not everyone agrees that people can live peacefully alongside monsters, especially when new terrifying creatures appear. It will take everything Rowan has to fight off threats of all kinds, from both monsters and people. It won’t be easy, but if she succeeds, she will become Royal Monster Hunter at long last.

About the author

When librarians finally granted Kelley Armstrong an adult card, she made straight for the epic fantasy and horror shelves. She spent the rest of her childhood and teen years happily roaming fantastical and terrible worlds, and vowed that someday she'd write a story combining swords, sorcery, and the ravenous undead. That story began with the New York Times bestselling Sea of Shadows and continues with Empire of Night.

Armstrong's first works for teens were the New York Times bestselling Darkest Powers and Darkness Rising trilogies. She lives in rural Ontario with her husband, three children, and far too many pets.

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Editorial Reviews

One of CCBC's Best Books for Kids & Teens (Fall 2022)

"Armstrong delivers a wild ride as rapid-fire monster fight (and sometimes flight) scenes are paced by Rowan's intense introspection. . . . Good luck putting it down." —Kirkus Reviews
"[A] successful close to a middle school fantasy quartet . . . filled with almost nonstop action. Highly recommended." —CM Magazine

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