Esta serie sumerge a los jóvenes lectores en un mundo de aventuras peligrosas y magia ancestral, donde el destino de un reino descansa sobre los hombros de héroes improbables. Sigue el viaje de chicos comunes arrastrados al corazón de la intriga cortesana y las profecías peligrosas. Deben navegar por bosques traicioneros y enfrentarse a enemigos poderosos para proteger sus hogares. Es una historia de coraje, amistad y el destino extraordinario que espera a los valientes.
Fantasy fiction for older children. As the Count of Estellian lies sleeping, Durrik, the son of the town's bell-crier, prophesies his death before the entire starkin court. With his friend Pedrin, Durrik is catapulted into the adventure of a lifetime when they are pursued by starkin soldiers into the Perilous Forest. Author has previously written the Witches of Eileanan series. This is her first novel for children.