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Eleanor’s mother, once a soldier, fuels Odo’s yearning for adventure while he balances life as the miller’s seventh son. One day, Odo discovers a magic talking sword named Biter, and the blade instantly appoints him a knight. Donning this newfound honor, Odo and Biter set out on a quest—though Odo initially resists—to defend their kingdom from menacing human forces and menacing dragons alike. The story blends humor, magic, swords, and the ever‑present sense of youthful adventure.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Garth Nix
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