Across the dark water Riders of the Realm Series, Book 1

A new and exciting fantasy novel#8212;the first in a trilogy#8212;from the imagination of The Guardian Herd series author Jennifer Lynn Alvarez. Perfect for fans of Lisa McMann's Going Wild, Brandon Mull's Wild Born, or Erin Hunter's Warriors series. Deep in the jungles of Anok, the Sandwen clan live amongst deadly spit dragons and hordes of warring giants. But with their winged battle horses, they manage to keep their people safe. Twelve-year-old Rahkki is a stable groom for the Riders in the Sandwen army, taking care of his brother's winged stallion. The Sandwens believe they have tamed all the wild pegasi in their land, and turned them into flying warhorses. But when a herd of wild steeds flies over their village, Rahkki and his clanmates are stunned. Meanwhile, a small herd of pegasi have journeyed across a treacherous ocean to settle in a new, and free, land. Led by Echofrost and Hazelwind, the Storm Herd steeds are unaware of the Landwalkers. But when the unthinkable happens, Echofrost and the rest of Storm Herd will have to come to trust the Landwalkers, or both may not survive First in a new trilogy by the author of the Guardian Herd series: "An epic adventure that moves at the speed of flight . . . completely enchanting." —Kate O'Hearn, bestselling author of the Pegasus novels Deep in the jungles of the Realm, the Sandwen clan live amongst deadly spit dragons and hordes of warring giants. But with their winged battle horses, they manage to keep their people safe. Twelve-year-old Rahkki is a stable groom for the Riders in the Sandwen army, taking care of his brother's winged stallion. The Sandwens believe they have tamed all the wild pegasi in their land, and turned them into flying warhorses. But when a herd of wild steeds flies over their village, Rahkki and his clanmates are stunned. Meanwhile, a small herd of pegasi have journeyed across a treacherous ocean to settle in a new, and free, land. Led by Echofrost and Hazelwind, the Storm Herd steeds are unaware of the Sandwens. But when the unthinkable happens, Echofrost and the rest of Storm Herd will have to come to trust the Sandwens, or both may not survive. "Exciting . . . strong worldbuilding and an evocative picture of winged horses in action." — Publishers Weekly "An amazing story of survival . . . and a coming-of-age journey with a strong heart." — Booklist "Readers will be enthralled." — School Library Journal The first book in the newest trilogy in Jennifer Lynn Alvarez's epic Guardian Herd series brings a familiar pegasus to a lush world full of new dangers, including humans. Perfect for fans of Warriors, Guardians of Ga'Hoole, and Wolves of the Beyond. As famine and disease plague Anok and the battle between Star and Nightwing rages on, Echofrost and her Storm Herd flee to safety. After a long journey, the herd makes landfall on a foreign continent filled with deadly spit dragons, massive giants, and Landwalkers, humans who own and ride captive pegasi. Despite these new threats, Echofrost is unprepared for what happens next--Shysong, a young Storm Herd pegasus, is captured. Echofrost promised to keep her herd safe--even if it means letting herself be captured to save Shysong. As the humans try to tame her, Echofrost learns there is conflict between the Landwalkers and the mighty giants. And she finds herself caught between these warring forces, compelled by her own fierce fighting spirit to rage against her new owners, with one exception--a small boy named Rahkki, who seems to understand exactly what Echofrost needs. But when a terrible threat endangers his Sandwen clan, Echofrost must decide if she can submit to her captors in order to save her friends A new and exciting fantasy novel-the first in a trilogy-from the imagination of Guardian Herd series author Jennifer Lynn Alvarez. Perfect for fans of Lisa McMann's Going Wild, Brandon Mull's Wild Born, or Erin Hunter's Warriors series. Deep in the jungles of the Realm, the Sandwen clan live amongst deadly spit dragons and hordes of warring giants. But with their winged battle horses, they manage to keep their people safe. Twelve-year-old Rahkki is a stable groom for the Riders in the Sandwen army, taking care of his brother's winged stallion. The Sandwens believe they have tamed all the wild pegasi in their land, and turned them into flying warhorses. But when a herd of wild steeds flies over their village, Rahkki and his clanmates are stunned. Meanwhile, a small herd of pegasi have journeyed across a treacherous ocean to settle in a new, and free, land. Led by Echofrost and Hazelwind, the Storm Herd steeds are unaware of the Sandwens. But when the unthinkable happens, Echofrost and the rest of Storm Herd will have to come to trust the Sandwens, or both may not survive The first book in an exciting, action-packed trilogy—from the imagination of Guardian Herd series author Jennifer Lynn Alvarez. Perfect for fans of Lisa McMann’s Going Wild, Brandon Mull’s Wild Born, or Erin Hunter’s Warriors series. Twelve-year-old Rahkki is a stable groom for the Riders in the Sandwen army, who must battle deadly spit dragons and hordes of warring giants. The Sandwens believe they have tamed all the wild pegasi in the lush jungles of the Realm and turned them into flying warhorses. But when a herd of wild steeds flies over their village, Rahkki and his clanmates are stunned. Meanwhile, a small herd of pegasi have journeyed across a treacherous ocean to settle in a new, and free, land. Led by Echofrost and Hazelwind, the Storm Herd steeds are unaware of the Sandwen clan. But when the unthinkable happens, Echofrost and the rest of Storm Herd will have to come to trust the Sandwens, or both may not survive. Deep in the jungles of the Realm, the Sandwen clan live amongst deadly spit dragons and hordes of warring giants. But with their winged battle horses, they manage to keep their people safe. Twelve-year-old Rahkki is a stable groom for the Riders in the Sandwen army, taking care of his brothers winged stallion. The Sandwens believe they have tamed all the wild pegasi in their land, and turned them into flying warhorses. But when a herd of wild steeds flies over their village, Rahkki and his clanmates are stunned. Meanwhile, a small herd of pegasi have journeyed across a treacherous ocean to settle in a new, and free land. Led by Echofrost and Hazelwind, the Storm Herd steeds are unaware of the Sandwen people. But when the unthinkable happens, Echofrost and the rest of Storm Herd will have to come to trust the Sandwens, or both may not survive. Believing they have tamed all the wild winged horses, stable groom Rahkki and his Sandwen clanmates are stunned when a wild herd flies over their village, but this herd has crossed the ocean hoping to settle in a free land, unaware of the Sandwens