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Horace, a young Araluen traveler, arrives in the exotic land of Nihon‑Ja, only to find the kingdom’s emperor, a defender of the common people, forcibly overthrown. Together with his companion Will and other Araluen friends, Horace must embark on a daring mission to restore the rightful ruler and bring stability back to the realm. Through adventure, magic, and a test of leadership, this story follows a group of inexperienced fighters as they confront the chaos threatening Nihon‑Ja and fight to bring the Emperor back to the throne.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: John Flanagan
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