Heroes of the Valley

by Jonathan Stroud
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Blood feuds, epic battles and a undersized hero come together in this brilliant new fantasy adventure from the author of the bestselling Bartimaeus trilogy

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Listen then, and I’ll tell you again of the Battle of the Rock. But none of your usual wriggling, or I’ll stop before I’ve begun . . .Halli loves the old stories from when the valley was a wild and dangerous place – when the twelve legendary heroes stood together to defeat the ancient enemy, the bloodthirsty Trows. Halli longs for adventure but these days the most dangerous thing in the valley is boredom. He tries to liven things up by playing practical jokes. But when one of his jokes goes too far, he reawakens an old blood feud and finds himself on a hero’s quest after all. Along the way he meets a ruthless thief, a murderous rival, and a girl who may just be as fearless as he is . . .Jonathan Stroud has created an epic saga with a funny, unique spin, and an unforgettable anti-hero.

Editorial Reviews

"...an author who can rightly be dubbed a master storyteller...Heroes Of The Valley is...epic, vibrant and colourful" - Phil Hewitt, Bognore Regis Observer

"As always, Stroud writes like a dream, passing from instant amusement to a sense of real suspense with apparent ease. Those who eagerly awaited this next novel after his super Bartimaeus trilogy will not be disappointed." - Books for Keeps

"Written out of a deeply felt world, and with a taut, disciplined voice that knows its Sir Gawain and the Green Knight as well as its Harry Potter, Jonathan Stroud's new book is, quite simply, stunning." - The Guardian

"While it is a totally new direction and a different type of tale to what pulls you right in, proving that the cream will always rise to the top." - www.sci-fi-london.com

"This is an entertaining book full of boyhood adventures, heroes and excitement." - Bradford Telegraph and Argus

"... boys will love its twists and turns." - Irish News

"Stroud peppers his story with tales reminiscent of ancient Norse myths, giving this book the feel of an epic saga. Halli is a great lead character..." - Flipside

"A high adventure with any twists and turns." - Derby Evening Telegraph

"An entertaining book full of boyhood adventures, heroes and excitement." - Caroline Davison, East Anglian Daily Times

"Jonathan is already building up a strong fan base among young lovers of fantasy fiction and his latest novel will certainly not disappoint his young readers." - Hertfordshire Life

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