Jonathan Stroud, author Heroes of the Valley, creates a fantasy world involving trolls and, well, heroes during the medieval time.I ordered this novel sometime ago for my classroom and picked it up last week as I planned how to spend time during an extended bus ride.
Young Halli, age 15, quickly becomes a favorite because of his not being a favorite in the novel. The reader's loyalty, though, proves true as Halli matures and helps lead his people to overcome the many obstacles his house (one of twelve in this valley).
Yes, I will recommend this novel to my students in the fall...especially boys who enjoy fantasy.
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