The Way of the Wilderking

The Way of the Wilderking by Jonathan Rogers and illustrator, Joe Hox, This is book 3 of the 20th -anniversary edition of the Wilderking Trilogy. Aidan returns home from three years in Feechiefen Swamp to discover that a party known as the Aidanites has arisen among his fellow Corenwalders. They believe the "Wilderking Chant" makes reference to Aidan, and that he is destined to overthrow Corenwald's tyrant King Darrow. Aidan has no intention of leading any such rebellion. But when the kingdom continues to weaken, and the enemy Pyrthens threaten to invade, it's clear the Aidanites are the only army his people have left. What soon transpires among civilizers, feechiefolk, Corenwalders, and Pyrthens, no reader could predict. Hardcover, 240 pages. Recommended for ages 9 to 12 years old.