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The Troll King

by John Vornholt

Book Details

Publisher:Simon and Schuster
Published:2002
Pages:228
Format:BOOK
Language:en
ISBN:9780743424127

Reading Info

Age Range:6-10

About This Book

When a power-hungry sorcerer decides to bridge the Great Chasm and conquer the elves and fairies who live on the other side, he inadvertently enables a gentle troll to reach for a much nobler dream.

Our Review

This imaginative fantasy adventure introduces young readers to a world where magical creatures face a common threat from a power-hungry sorcerer attempting to bridge the Great Chasm. The narrative thoughtfully explores themes of ambition versus compassion through the unlikely heroβ€”a gentle troll whose kind nature contrasts sharply with the sorcerer's destructive plans. Children will be drawn into this richly imagined realm populated by elves, fairies, and magical beings facing an epic conflict.

What makes this story particularly engaging is how it subverts traditional fantasy tropes by positioning a typically fearsome creature as the true hero. The gentle troll's journey toward a nobler dream provides a wonderful lesson in empathy and unexpected courage that will resonate with sensitive readers. This chapter book offers just the right balance of magical adventure and character development for children transitioning to more complex stories. The memorable protagonist and his quest for something greater than power will linger with young readers long after the final page.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction