Fellow high school freshman, Antoinette Reed befriends Aidan Thomas, who helps her enter the Realm, where she enters the service of King Eliam. There she passes the tests of sword and steed and along with the sentinel, Kaliam, she and 11 other knights of Alleble travel to Yewland on a diplomatic mission. But the rebel Prince of Paragory has a nasty surprise for the knights of Alleble, as he continues his quest to subvert and destroy King Eliam’s Realm. Antoinette develops her battle skills and proves a brave knight of Alleble. But she has also promised to help save Aidan’s friend, Robby, whose Glimpse in the Realm has enlisted into the rebel service. But how will she served the true king and keep her promise to Aidan too?
The Rise of the Wyrm Lord, continues Aidan’s story but with a new protagonist, Antoinette Reed. Wayne Thomas Batson continues to show the spiritual principles of faith, courage and obedience with more epic battles between good and evil, this time with an amazing girl who fights like a tiger, and learns the truth that she is never alone.
Age Range: 10 and up
Genre: Fantasy
Thomas Nelson, 2006
Series: The Door Within, Book 2 of 3
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