But it just might be Beau who wields the power he seeks. Teaming up with a fiery runaway boy, their mission quickly turns into something far greater as sinister forces long lurking in the shadows prepare to make their final move-no matter what the cost. For the first time, Beau begins to question everything he’s ever been told and sets off in search of a rebel who might hold the key to setting things right. Beau meets a girl who shows him the secrets his father has kept hidden. With little control over his future, Beau is kept locked away, just another pawn in his father’s quest for ultimate power. At least, that’s what Beau’s father has been telling him his whole life, since Beau is the exact opposite of what the heir should be. Rebecca K.S.The heir to the Land should be strong. Filled with magic, suspense, and a shifting landscape of who is friend and who is foe, The Verdigris Pawn expertly explores the double-edged swords of power, loyalty and righteousness. With vibrant characters readers can’t help but cheer for, Wishingrad’s debut is a tribute to the beauty of both language and story. Diane Magras, award-winning author of The Mad Wolf's Daughter Readers will delight in this fast-paced fantasy in which mistakes can be opportunities, power is not what it seems, and the seemingly helpless can have the greatest impact of all. The Verdigris Pawn is a wonderful escape, a tale of truth, trust, and doing what’s right. Heather Kassner, author of The Plentiful Darkness Heartfelt, hopeful, and charming, The Verdigris Pawn is a deftly crafted tale that weaves adventure with purpose, beautifully illustrating how kids can change the world. A magical adventure that readers will adore. if he can go from pawn to player before the Land tears itself apart.Ī rich, inventive, captivating story of big injustices and small heroes, The Verdigris Pawn nods to classic fantasy while asking questions deeply relevant to our world. That is, until Beau meets a girl who shows him the secrets his father has kept hidden. A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION!Ī girl with a gift long thought lost.
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