| The Bark Of The Bog Owl (The Wilderking Trilogy) | 
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Sales Rank: 438655
Category: Book
Author: Jonathan Rogers
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Studio: B&H Publishing Group
Manufacturer: B&H Publishing Group
Label: B&H Publishing Group
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 231
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.3 x 1.2
ISBN: 0805431314
EAN: 9780805431315
ASIN: 0805431314
Publication Date: September 30, 2004
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Product Description
The prophet Bayard arrives at Longleaf Manor, the estate of Lord Errol with an unanticipated announcement. Aidan Errol, Lord Errol?s youngest son, is the Wilderking. But the weight and glory of this pronouncement is yet to be shouldered. In the meanwhile, Lord Errol and his sons attend a Treaty Feast celebrating a pact signed between Corenwald and the Pythen Empire. But Corenwald is double crossed by the Pyrthens and they go to war. The story unfolds as Aidan begins to walk the way of his destiny through the feechifolk and a showdown with the Pyrthen champion Greidawl ending with an epic battle to save the kingdom of Corenwald.
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 A Fresh Retelling October 15, 2008
"The Bark of the Bog Owl" is a fun book with fun characters. A retelling of the Biblical story of David, it manages to capture the heart of the tale while introducing new and hilarious characters. Since many readers already know the story of David, Rogers had to work harder to create a world that was both familiar and unfamiliar at the same time. He succeeds admirably. Though the outline remains the same, new events and a new setting set this story on a solid foundation of its own. I highly recommend this story for any junior high or late elementary student--and anyone who likes to read lighthearted tales with truth at the core.
 A book for fantasy fans September 25, 2008
This book was great! It has some humor and some adventure. If you're looking for good books try this one! I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
 Christian Adventure September 22, 2008
Fantasy=dragons, wizards, and talking animals, right? Wrong! In The Bark of the Bog Owl, readers are introduced to the country of Corenwald, a land of swamps, gators, and feechiefolk. Aidan, the main character, will appeal to anyone who loves exploring unknown lands, fighting imaginary foes, and getting dirty. It is a rare fantasy book that can interest people who would rather be outside. This is that sort of book.
Giving an answer to the enemy September 3, 2008
Medieval fantasy is one of my favorite genres, so it was no surprise that I enjoyed Jonathan Roger's The Bark of the Bog Owl. This is the fist book in the Wilderking Trilogy, which parallels the life of King David.
An old prophet tells Aiden, a shepherd boy from Corenwald, that he is to become the Wilderking. The idea is so far-fetched, Aiden's older brothers laugh it off. Even his father wonders if the old prophet is getting too old. Aiden, however, has had dreams about such things for a while now. He can't help but wonder, is the old man a prophet or a madman?
When the Pyrthen Empire breaks their treaty with Corenwald, Aiden's brothers are sent to war. Aiden bides his time at home, taking care of his father and worrying about his brothers. Finally his father permits him to take food and supplies to his brothers on the battlefield. Aiden can hardly wait to see the battle in action.
When he arrives, he is disheartened. The Corenwald people are afraid of the Pyrthen warrior. Aiden is ready to go home when the enemy warrior insults the One God. Enraged, Aiden volunteers to fight the giant himself.
Rogers creates a wonderful medieval world complete with Feechie Folk, a lizard-like forest dwelling people. He also molds a brave and loyal character in young Aiden, who never hesitates to stand up for the One God, whom he loves. In Aiden's words, "I cannot hear our enemies speak against Corenwald and the One God without giving answer."
If you enjoy fantasy stories, this is a must read.
Recommended for ages 8-12.
Be sure to check out the sequel, The Secret of the Swamp King (The Wilderking Trilogy).
Surprisingly Good August 8, 2008
Aiden is a lowly shepherd boy, dreaming about being a warrior for the king of Corenwald. Then he meets one of the legendary Feechiefolk, kills a panther, and is called to be the Wilderking by an old man with two hungry goats following him wherever he goes. Soon he's caught up in a battle for his homeland, pitted against a monster in a fight to the death. In his surprisingly good allegory of the story of David, Jonathan Rogers writes a fast-paced, funny, and exciting book with plenty of twist and turns in the plot.
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