Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King (The Guardians #1) by William Joyce

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02/15/2020 - 02/15/2020

Buddy-read this with my brother to encourage him to read more. I think it worked?

I didn't realize this series was connected to The Rise Of The Guardians when I picked it up because I chose it off of the recommendation of a librarian.

I think the book was good as an opener to higher level fantasy stories, but I think The Magic Thief by Sarah Prineas was more interesting.

It is a children's book though, and I think it does well for children.


Synopsis

Before SANTA was SANTA, he was North, Nicholas St. North—a daredevil swordsman whose prowess with double scimitars was legendary. Like any swashbuckling young warrior, North seeks treasure and adventure, leading him to the fiercely guarded village of Santoff Claussen, said to be home to the greatest treasure in all the East, and to an even greater wizard, Ombric Shalazar. But when North arrives, legends of riches have given way to terrors of epic proportions! North must decide whether to seek his fortune…or save the village.

When our rebellious hero gets sucked into the chaos (literally), the fight becomes very personal. The Nightmare King and his evil Fearlings are ruling the night, owning the shadows, and sending waves of fear through all of Santoff Clausen. For North, this is a battle worth fighting...and, he's not alone. There are five other Guardians out there. He only has to find them in time.

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