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The Shadow Guard - (Second Guard Novel) by J D Vaughn (Hardcover)

The Shadow Guard - (Second Guard Novel) by  J D Vaughn (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>When the Earth guild begins to demand fairer treatment by the queen, Brindl Pacari, an Earth guilder and now Master of Messages for the Princess, must choose sides: join the rebellion, or stay loyal to the crown.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>All is not well in Tequende. The Earth Guild, frequently looked down upon by the Sun and Moon guilds, is beginning to demand fairer treatment by the queen, and whispers of revolution are spreading like wild fire. Brindl Tacora of the Zipa Mines, an earth guilder and now Master of Messages for the Princess, might have to choose sides: join the rebellion, or stay loyal to the crown. But their true enemy remains hidden, and Brindl may be the only one who can help unite the rebels against their foe before it's too late.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>PRAISE FOR THE SECOND GUARD</b> <p/>"A carefully crafted and empowering coming-of-age tale that adds welcome diversity to the fantasy shelves."--<b><i>Kirkus</b></i><br><br><b>PRAISE FOR THE SECOND GUARD</b> <p/>"Teens will cheer for Tali and her friends and appreciate the rich setting in this well-written and engaging fantasy."--<b><i>School Library Journal</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>J. D. Vaughn</b> is the pen name of Julia Durango and Tracie Vaughn, two friends who are also writing partners. Together they've written the middle grade novel <i>The Second Guard</i>, and its sequel, <i>The Shadow Guard</i>. Julia is a former school librarian from Illinois and a winner of the Golden Kite Award. Tracie, a high school English teacher from Ohio, has also received critical acclaim, including the Schneider Family Book Award. Together they share a love of travel, reading, chicken biscuits, and the teenagers who call them Mom.

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