Kids aged 8-12 who love animal heroes, fantasy stories, and horses in particular are sure to love the highly-rated and bestselling Guardian Herd Series.
The Guardian Herd: Starfire – The Guardian Herd Series Book 1 (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $6.99)
The first book in a gripping new tween fantasy series about winged horses—perfect for fans of the Warriors, Survivors, and Guardians of Ga’Hoole series.
Once every hundred years, a black foal is born, prophesied to either unite or destroy the five herds of flying horses that live in Anok—fated to become the most powerful pegasus in all of the land.
Star is this black foal.
Even though Star has malformed wings that make him unable to fly, the leaders of each herd will take no risks and want to execute Star before his first birthday. With the help of his friends, Star must escape the clutches of the powerful leaders, and his epic journey of self-discovery turns into a battle between good and evil that will keep readers eagerly turning the pages.
The Guardian Herd: Stormbound – The Guardian Herd Series Book 2 (5/5 stars, currently priced at $9.99)
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?
The Guardian Herd: Landfall – The Guardian Herd Series Book 3 (scheduled for release in 2/2/16, available for pre-order at $9.99)
The gripping third book in the Guardian Herd series, perfect for fans of the Warriors, Survivors, and Guardians of Ga’Hoole series.
It has been many moons since Star received his starfire power, and now he will face his toughest challenge yet. Star is gravely injured, and Nightwing the Destroyer vows to make a pact with whoever brings him the black yearling—dead or alive. As Nightwing amasses an army to destroy him and all of Anok, Star must act fast. But as the threat of war looms, Star wonders if the current peace among the united pegasi is strong enough to survive.
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