The Beast Player (The Beast Player, Books 1-2)

by Nahoko Uehashi

Cathy Hirano (Translator)

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Elin's family have an important responsibility: caring for the fearsome water serpents that form the core of their kingdom's army. So when some of the beasts mysteriously die, Elin's mother is sentenced to death as punishment. With her last breath she manages to send her daughter to safety.

Alone, far from home, Elin soon discovers that she can talk to both the terrifying water serpents and the majestic flying beasts that guard her queen. This skill gives her great powers, but it also involves her in deadly plots that could cost her life. Can she save herself and prevent her beloved beasts from being used as tools of war? Or must she face the terrible battles to come?
  • ISBN10 1782691677
  • ISBN13 9781782691679
  • Publish Date 1 March 2018
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Pushkin Children's Books
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 512
  • Language English