An epic Tail of Adventure! Can one gallant mouse find the Heartstone and save her homeland from destruction?
When the sky fills with shadows And all is turned to grey Bravepaw will come
When hope turns to ashes And all have lost their way Bravepaw will come
The heart will light the dark Night will turn to day When Bravepaw comes
Brought up on tales of the gallant mouse hero Bravepaw, Titch has always dreamed of adventure, but she never thought it would actually happen to her. Afterall, she is nobody special. She is the smallest mouse in her family, living in a peaceful little village where nothing exciting ever happens.
When dire trouble comes to the Plateau, Titch and her best-friend Huckleberry must set out on a dangerous quest to take the Heartstone to the heart of Alluria, and repair the crack in the sky before the whole world breaks apart. Can Titch ever hope to live up to the legend of Bravepaw?
A fully illustrated and brilliantly readable adventure full of magic and prophecy, quests, heroism and loyal friendship - the world of Bravepaw will hook young readers until the very last page. This is the stuff of legend.---from the publisher
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A humble mouse learns she has the same magical abilities as her favorite fabled hero and must save the world from grave danger in this first book in the cozy illustrated middle grade fantasy series Bravepaw that’s perfect for fans of The Tale of Despereaux and Kelly Barnhill.
Titch Proudleaf has always dreamed of adventure, just like in the legends of gallant mouse hero Bravepaw. But nothing ever happens to small mice living in quiet villages…until a lost prince and dark magic find their way into the Plateau. When Titch saves the prince from the brink of death, she finds out that the world of Alluria is in grave danger, and by a twist of fate, it’s up to her to make things right.
And so, equipped with a magical staff that sometimes works and accompanied by her best friend Huckleberry, Titch sets out on a quest that will change her life and the world of Alluria forever.
But Titch knows she’s no Bravepaw—how can she ever hope to live up to the legend?---from the publisher
192 pages 978-1665986588 Ages 7-10
Keywords: mouse, fantasy, heroes, bravery, courage, risk, action/adventure, believing in yourself, new experiences, legends, prince, friendship, quest, 7 year old, 8 year old, 9 year old, 10 year old, If You Liked Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly, If You Liked Wallace The Brave, If You Liked The Adventures of Sophie Mouse, If You Liked Star Friends, If You Liked The Tale of Despereaux
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Titch Proudleaf is a young mouse who dreams of being brave like her storied hero Bravepaw who is said to have saved the world from all its monsters. Titch believes the old legends and pretends she is as brave and stalwart as Bravepaw. Her best friend Huckleberry offers the perfect sounding board and buddy throughout the story.
Titch and Huckleberry are on an errand when they happen upon an injured warrior who needs their help. Titch is no Bravepaw, but she does what she can. She grabs the warrior's stick and yells, "Be gone" at the menacing wormlike monsters as curseworms trying to kill the warrior. Magic happens. The staff in Titch's hand comes to life and kills the monsters. The warrior is amazed and thankful. Could Titch be the answer the world has been waiting for?
Once he is being cared for on the Plateau, the warrior thanks Titch and tells her that she has the magic. There is not one Bravepaw; there have been many over the years. Clearly Titch yields the magic, so she is the next Bravepaw. The warrior turns out to be a prince who wants her to accompany him on his quest to return the heartstone to Alluria and mend the crack that is unleashing monsters and curseworms into the world.
Bravepaw is the perfect series for younger middle grade. If readers love Titch, a savvy librarian will lead them to Brian Jacques' Redwall books.
Recommended by: Thompson McLeod (Pamela), Librarian and Blogger, Florida USA
See more of her recommendations: http://booksbypamelathompson.blogspot.com/
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