Shield

Gadallan Trilogy #1

by Dawn L. Watkins, Del Thompson (Illustrator)

War rumbles through the kingdoms of Kapnos and Sarda. Innera, a young citizen of Dider, discovers a wounded soldier in the snowy woods. He bears the Kapnosian king's shield and a strange message. When the soldier dies from his wounds, Innera determines to finish his mission. The news she carries will signal the end of the long war; but which side will be victorious? Throughout her dangerous journey, Innera must search her own heart for hope and courage. Prequel to Medallion.

Genres: Fantasy, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Childrens, Middle Grade

125 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2008

Reviews

[Melanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought this book was confusing. I couldn't keep the people straight. Maybe it's because the names were hard to remember. Maybe it's because I read Medallion first and kept trying to link the two together.

[Love of Hopeless Causes · Rating 1 out of 5]

Lack of editorial input apparent in the first three sentences. Starts with a laundry list of names like Sir Shaggy, Lord of the Scoobs. DNF.

[Tayler Marie Brooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun quest/adventure story!

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very short chapters, nearly all about war. 4* instead of 5 because I don't like when pronunciation guides are at the end instead of the beginning. Hard to keep the map, pronunciation, and the people straight but overall a good read.

Update after finishing the series. This might be my favorite of the three. Particularly the efforts to preserve the arts, the books, the good of Sarda under an unjust ruler. Also Leorian and his awakening to not being able to continue as a good man working for said ruler. That his conscience would have to make a difficult choice. "Evil will thrive only when the good allow it." The nobleness of the characters is inspiring. They act with dignity in difficult circumstances.

[Bonnijean Marley]

Exciting story. Now I need to read Medallion again.