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A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying

By Kelley Armstrong

By Kelley Armstrong

By Kelley Armstrong

By Kelley Armstrong

By Kelley Armstrong

By Kelley Armstrong

By Kelley Armstrong
Narrator Caitlin Driscoll

By Kelley Armstrong
Narrator Caitlin Driscoll

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Feb 04, 2020 | 468 Minutes | 10-14 years

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    About A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying

    Monster hunting isn’t for the faint of heart — the first in a brand-new middle-grade series by NYT bestselling author, Kelley Armstrong.

    Twelve-year-old Rowan is destined to be Queen; her twin brother, Rhydd, to be Royal Monster Hunter. Rowan would give anything to switch places, but the oldest child is always next in line, even if she is only older by two minutes. She resigns herself to admiring her monster hunting aunt’s glorious sword and joining her queen mother for boring diplomatic teas. But tragedy shatters the longstanding rule, and Rowan finds herself hunting the most dangerous monster of all: a gryphon. 
         Accompanied by a feisty baby jackalope and a giant wolf that barely tolerates her, Rowan sets off on a journey that will see her join other unlikely allies: a boy with monster-hunting ambitions of his own, and a girl hiding dangerous motives. It will take all of Rowan’s skills, both physical and diplomatic, to keep this adventure on track. The future of her kingdom depends on it.

    About A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying

    Monster hunting isn’t for the faint of heart — the first in a brand-new middle-grade series by NYT bestselling author, Kelley Armstrong.

    Twelve-year-old Rowan is destined to be Queen; her twin brother, Rhydd, to be Royal Monster Hunter. Rowan would give anything to switch places, but the oldest child is always next in line, even if she is only older by two minutes. She resigns herself to admiring her monster hunting aunt’s glorious sword and joining her queen mother for boring diplomatic teas. But tragedy shatters the longstanding rule, and Rowan finds herself hunting the most dangerous monster of all: a gryphon. 
         Accompanied by a feisty baby jackalope and a giant wolf that barely tolerates her, Rowan sets off on a journey that will see her join other unlikely allies: a boy with monster-hunting ambitions of his own, and a girl hiding dangerous motives. It will take all of Rowan’s skills, both physical and diplomatic, to keep this adventure on track. The future of her kingdom depends on it.

    About A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying

    Monster hunting isn’t for the faint of heart — the first in a brand-new middle-grade series by NYT bestselling author, Kelley Armstrong.

    Twelve-year-old Rowan is destined to be Queen; her twin brother, Rhydd, to be Royal Monster Hunter. Rowan would give anything to switch places, but the oldest child is always next in line, even if she is only older by two minutes. She resigns herself to admiring her monster hunting aunt’s glorious sword and joining her queen mother for boring diplomatic teas. But tragedy shatters the longstanding rule, and Rowan finds herself hunting the most dangerous monster of all: a gryphon. 
         Accompanied by a feisty baby jackalope and a giant wolf that barely tolerates her, Rowan sets off on a journey that will see her join other unlikely allies: a boy with monster-hunting ambitions of his own, and a girl hiding dangerous motives. It will take all of Rowan’s skills, both physical and diplomatic, to keep this adventure on track. The future of her kingdom depends on it.

    About A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying

    Monster hunting isn’t for the faint of heart — the first in a brand-new middle-grade series by NYT bestselling author, Kelley Armstrong.

    Twelve-year-old Rowan is destined to be Queen; her twin brother, Rhydd, to be Royal Monster Hunter. Rowan would give anything to switch places, but the oldest child is always next in line, even if she is only older by two minutes. She resigns herself to admiring her monster hunting aunt’s glorious sword and joining her queen mother for boring diplomatic teas. But tragedy shatters the longstanding rule, and Rowan finds herself hunting the most dangerous monster of all: a gryphon. 
         Accompanied by a feisty baby jackalope and a giant wolf that barely tolerates her, Rowan sets off on a journey that will see her join other unlikely allies: a boy with monster-hunting ambitions of his own, and a girl hiding dangerous motives. It will take all of Rowan’s skills, both physical and diplomatic, to keep this adventure on track. The future of her kingdom depends on it.

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    About Kelley Armstrong

    Kelley Armstrong is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Otherworld series, as well as the New York Times bestselling young adult trilogy Darkest Powers, the Darkness Rising trilogy, and the Nadia Stafford series. She lives in rural Ontario, Canada.

    About Kelley Armstrong

    Kelley Armstrong is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Otherworld series, as well as the New York Times bestselling young adult trilogy Darkest Powers, the Darkness Rising trilogy, and the Nadia Stafford series. She lives in rural Ontario, Canada.

    About Kelley Armstrong

    Kelley Armstrong is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Otherworld series, as well as the New York Times bestselling young adult trilogy Darkest Powers, the Darkness Rising trilogy, and the Nadia Stafford series. She lives in rural Ontario, Canada.

    About Kelley Armstrong

    Kelley Armstrong is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Otherworld series, as well as the New York Times bestselling young adult trilogy Darkest Powers, the Darkness Rising trilogy, and the Nadia Stafford series. She lives in rural Ontario, Canada.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $9.99
    Published by Puffin Canada
    May 05, 2020 | 288 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | 10-14 years | ISBN 9780735265370

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Puffin Canada
    Aug 06, 2019 | 288 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | 10-14 years | ISBN 9780735265356
    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Puffin Canada
    Aug 06, 2019 | 288 Pages | 10-14 years | ISBN 9780735265363

    Category: Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $16.99
    Published by Puffin Canada
    Feb 04, 2020 | 468 Minutes | 10-14 years | ISBN 9780735269132

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    Praise

    One of the School Library Journal’s Best Middle Grade Books of 2019
    One of the Ontario Library Association’s 2019 Top Ten Titles

    PRAISE FOR A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying:

    “. . . [A] fast and fun read, a great read-a-like for Tamora Pierce’s ‘Tortall’ series.” –STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal

    “A fresh take on familiar fantasy creatures and situations.” —STARRED REVIEW, Shelf Awareness

    “A rousing romp for monster hunters and monster lovers alike.” --Kirkus Reviews

    “A gripping middle grade debut.” —Publishers Weekly

    “Armstrong’s characters challenge gender norms, and her writing attends to themes of social justice and animal welfare, relying on strong episodic tension to drive the narrative. Highly Recommended.” –CM Magazine

    “A 100% engaging romp for fans of fantasy and feisty heroes!”  —49th Shelf

    Awards

    Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Awards WINNER 2020

    Diamond Willow Award NOMINEE 2020

    Pacific Northwest Young Reader’s Choice Award NOMINEE 2022

    Sakura Medal NOMINEE 2021

    Silver Birch Award for Fiction NOMINEE 2020

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