The Gryphon's Lair - (Royal Guide to Monster Slaying) by Kelley Armstrong (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"After the gryphon that Rowan captured ... 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"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>The exciting second book in the fantastical series for ages 10-14 by <i>NYT</i> bestselling author, Kelley Armstrong.</b> <p/>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 . . .<br> 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. <br> 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!<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>One of CCBC's Best Books for Kids and Teens Fall 2020</b><br><b>One of the Ontario Library Association's 2020 Best Bets selection (Honourable Mention, Junior Fiction category)</b> <p/><b>PRAISE FOR <i>The Gryphon's Lair</i> </b> <p/>Remarkably well-crafted, <i>The Gryphon's Lair </i>is a memorable thrill filled with tough choices, hard-fought battles and unforgettable lessons. <b>--STARRED REVIEW, <i> Shelf Awareness</i></b> <p/>A fun and fiery follow-up. <i><b>--Kirkus Reviews <p/></b></i>An enjoyable follow-up to its rollicking predecessor. <b><i>--School Library Journal <p/></i></b>"<i>The Gryphon's Lair</i> is an entertaining novel that speaks to today's awareness of social difference and ecological protection." <i><b>--</b></i><b>Highly recommended, </b><i><b>CM Reviews</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>KELLEY ARMSTRONG </b>is the #1 <i>New York Times</i>-bestselling author of three trilogies for teens: the Darkest Powers; Darkness Rising and Age of Legends, as well as several thriller and fantasy series for adults and three YA thrillers (<i>The Masked Truth</i>, <i>Missing</i> and <i>Aftermath</i>). She is also the co-author (with Melissa Marr) of the Blackwell Pages series, a middle-grade fantasy series based on Norse gods. <i>The Masked Truth</i> received a starred review from <i>PW</i> (overflowing with twists), while <i>Missing</i> received a starred review from <i>VOYA </i>(a compelling thriller that keeps the reader hooked until the end). Visit Kelley online at kelleyarmstrong.com
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