Stormbound (The Guardian Herd Series #2)

by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, David McClellan (Illustrator)

Overview

Perfect for fans of the Warriors, Survivors, and Guardians of Ga'hoole series, this sequel to The Guardian Herd: Starfire, which Peter Lerangis called "an epic tale," will have readers eagerly turning the pages.

When Star received his powers on his first birthday, he became the most powerful pegasus in Anok. However, many were afraid to follow him, and felt safer staying with their over-stallions. The rest unified with Star and formed River Herd.

But now, not only does a horrible plague threaten the five herds, but Mountain Herd's over-stallion, Rockwing, has plans to kidnap Morningleaf, Star's closest companion, and take back Sky Meadow. Star begins to question his ability to keep his herd safe, especially with the threat of Nightwing the Destroyer's return. As much as Star wants to rely on his friends again for support, he's afraid of the starfire he's inherited. Star can heal, but he can also destroy. And the question is, will his dark powers overcome him?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062286109
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	02/02/2016
Series:	Guardian Herd Series , #2
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	368
Sales rank:	151,686
Product dimensions:	5.12(w) x 7.62(h) x 0.74(d)
Lexile:	760L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Jennifer Lynn Alvarez received a degree in English literature from UC Berkeley. Her first four-book series was The Guardian Herd, followed by the Riders of the Realm trilogy. She lives with her family in Northern California. Visit her at www.jenniferlynnalvarez.com and visit the Guardian Herd series at www.theguardianherd.com.

Editorial Reviews

From page one, Jennifer Lynn Alvarez weaves an epic tale of a doomed black Pegasus foal named Star, whose race against time will lift the reader on the wings of destiny and danger, magic and hope. IT’s a world I did not want to leave, and neither will you.

Peter Lerangis

Filled with fantastical action, and rich with description. A well-paced and engrossing story. Alvarez has created a series that will be beloved by readers.

Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

Filled with fantastical action, and rich with description. A well-paced and engrossing story. Alvarez has created a series that will be beloved by readers.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

Praise for The Guardian Herd: Starfire — :

“Chock-full of adventure and twists, making it difficult to put down.” — School Library Journal

“From page one, Jennifer Lynn Alvarez weaves an epic tale of a doomed black Pegasus foal named Star, whose race against time will lift the reader on the wings of destiny and danger, magic and hope. IT’s a world I did not want to leave, and neither will you.” — Peter Lerangis, New York Times bestselling author in the 39 Clues series and of the Seven Wonders series

“Alvarez’s world is lush with description and atmosphere, and her premise has much to offer. Fans of animal fantasies should find it enjoyable.” — Publishers Weekly

“This epic adventure is richly developed. Compelling.” — Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2015-02-03
Star, the most powerful pegasus in Anok, must learn to control his gift of starfire or risk succumbing to evil as his predecessor, Nightwing the Destroyer, did. Uneasy in his legacy and his role in the newly formed River Herd, Star must decide whether to follow the path of a healer and peacemaker or that of a warrior. When word of a plague sweeping the herds reaches the young pegasus, he offers to help. However, his compassion may be his undoing. He and his friends find themselves in the middle of a feud between the herds that may claim the lives of those Star holds most dear. When Star's closest friend, Morningleaf, is captured by Rockwing as part of his plot to claim the Sun Herd's land, it may be the death of the dream for unity among all of the herds. This epic adventure is filled with complicated ethical dilemmas and life-and-death choices. Fliers and walkers alike must decide between power and humility, bitterness and forgiveness, and war and peace. While this second installment is more richly developed than series opener Starfire (2014), it is still hobbled by a too-large cast with unnecessarily complicated names that have a tendency to run together: Rockwing, Grasswing and Nightwing, Hazelwind and Bumblewind, Echofrost and Frostfire, Darkleaf and Morningleaf—these are just a sampling. The compelling if formulaic plot is muddled by confusing nomenclature. (Fantasy. 8-12)

Kirkus Reviews