The Gryphon's Lair (Royal Guide to Monster Slaying # 2)
by Kelley Armstrong (Author)
Rowan is now the Royal Monster Hunter, and her twin brother, Rhydd, is destined to be king. But her mother's cousin Heward is still determined that his children be the ones to inherit the titles, and will stop at nothing to show that Rowan and Rhydd are too immature to properly lead. After the gryphon that Rowan captured in Book One gives birth but then dies, Rowan is left with a baby gryphon she knows she cannot keep.
And it grows faster than anyone can imagine . . . In order to save face after an accident involving the troublesome gryphon, Rowan, with the help of her friends Dain and Alianor, along with an entourage of monstrous companions, must make a journey to the mountains to release the gryphon back into the wild. What starts off as a simple enough task soon becomes a dangerous quest, as the group encounters numerous rare and deadly monsters along the way, including wyverns and ceffyl-dwrs. Nothing is easy when you're a monster magnet like Rowan. Can she prove herself worthy of the title of Royal Monster Hunter? Find out in this exciting second book in the Royal Guide to Monster Slaying series!
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Gr 4-6--Rowan returns in this follow-up to Armstrong's A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying. Readers do not have to wait long for the Royal Monster Hunter to land in another sticky situation. When the gryphon captured in her last adventure is killed while giving birth, Rowan convinces her mother, the Queen, to allow the baby named Tiera to stay in the castle so it can be studied before it's returned to the wild. When her mother's family attempts to claim the throne through scheming, Rowan is once again thrust into a highly dangerous yet necessary mission to bring Tiera home to her kin living high in the mountains. Following in the footsteps of the first installment, this entry offers nonstop action and adventure. Rowan and her friends not only encounter mythological beasts, they also deal with the everyday problems of the average middle schooler. Rowan must field rumors of her mother becoming involved with someone new after her father's death and navigate the misunderstandings and awkward feelings that come with friends becoming potential crushes. VERDICT An enjoyable follow-up to its rollicking predecessor. Recommended for fans of Rick Riordan and Tamora Pierce.--Sara Brunkhorst, Glenview P.L., IL
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"Remarkably well-crafted, The Gryphon's Lair is a memorable thrill filled with tough choices, hard-fought battles and unforgettable lessons." —STARRED REVIEW, Shelf Awareness
"The Gryphon's Lair is an entertaining novel that speaks to today's awareness of social difference and ecological protection." —Highly recommended, CM Reviews
JUV039140 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
JUV052000 - Juvenile Fiction | Monsters
Adventure and adventurers
Magic
Adventure stories
Fantasy
Twins
Quests (Expeditions)
Monsters
Griffins
