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Forging of the Blade Kenric's father, an honored blacksmith, has disappeared from his small village of Penrith. Without him, he and his mother are doomed. Now, Kenric must find the courage to travel dangerous roads in the Kingdom of Lowthar to find him. Little does he know, the great Evil that has overcome Lowthar has its minions waiting around every bend. How will he get past the terrible Mawr hounds, the goblin, the Fey, and the grymclaws? Why was his father kidnapped? Who is the strange old man whose magic reveals a frightening story? What power would a young blacksmith's son have over the evil warlord, Mordig? Of what importance is the Blade of Lowthar? Who is the unlikely friend who lends support and becomes a "forever friend"? Hold on to your breath, or this exciting adventure of high fantasy just might take it away! Research Links for The Forging of the Blade Drawing of a Forge by Denis Somerfield Literary Connections: Don't miss the sequels: The Secrets of Grimwood and The True Blade of Power The Capture, Book 1: Guardians of Ga'hoole The
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and the Dragons by Jane Yolen The
Mightest Heart by Lynn Cullen The Golden Mare, the Firebird, & the Magic Ring by Ruth Sanderson, Kids Wings Unit in Defeating Giants Adam of the Road by Elizabeth Janet Gray, Illustrated by Robert Lawson
The medieval fortress of Carcasonne Kids
Wings 5-Star Rating: Perfect
TOY Connection: A special thanks to Christopher Ian Hill for the wonderful original "Epic Movie" background music
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