{"product_id":"elvenborn-paperback","title":"Elvenborn: Book 3 of the Halfblood Chronicles - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndre Norton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMercedes Lackey\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this long-awaited new novel in The Halfblood Chronicles, fantasy greats Norton and Lackey tell the enthralling story of the reclusive elvenlord Kyrtian, who emerges as a hero in a world torn by politics and war. When his cousin, Aelmarkin, tries to prove that Kyrtian is unfit to run his estate, the plan backfires, and soon Kyrtian, who doesn't share the venal, greedy nature of his cousin, finds himself with more power than he ever wanted. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLike his father before him, Kyrtian has always treated the humans on his estate like servants, instead of enslaving them as other elvenlords do. His father's legacy also leads Kyrtian to learn ancient military skills long since lost to elvenkind through the carelessness of the elvenlords. Kyrtian's rediscovered knowledge piques the interest of the current elvenlords, and soon Kyrtian finds himself appointed the new commander of the army, to the relief of his ruling peers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor the sons of the most powerful elvenlords, the Young Lords, have rebelled against their fathers and are waging war. But by taking advantage of both the privileges of his new command and the help of some unexpected new friends, Kyrtian finally gains the resources to embark on his own, personal quest--resuming his father's search for the Great Portal, the magical doorway through which the original elvenlords entered this world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs war rages between some sons and fathers, Kyrtian searches desperately for his own lost father, hoping to uncover not only the mystery of his disappearance, but also the secret behind the origin of elvenkind.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eANDRE NORTON (1912-2005) was a Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master and received a Life Achievement Award from the World Fantasy Convention. Her science fiction (the Time Traders, Forerunner, and Beastmaster series) and fantasy (stand-alones \u003ci\u003eDragon Mage\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eQuag Keep\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Witch World Chronicles series) have been popular for decades. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMERCEDES LACKEY is the author of the bestselling Valdemar series, the Obsidian Trilogy, and the Enduring Flame trilogy. She has written many other books, including \u003ci\u003eTrio of Sorcery\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSacred Ground\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Firebird\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Fairy Godmother\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAlta\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNorton and Lackey are coauthors of the Halfblood Chronicles, including \u003ci\u003eElvenborn\u003c\/i\u003e.\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.06 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 19, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elvenborn\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42124626690183,"sku":"9781250189387","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/851bb562f22f7051cf5108c8f1d336e6.webp?v=1732571559","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/elvenborn-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}