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I didn't realize that this is a sequel to The Bark of the Bog Owl when I picked it up. Very well done classic epic fantasy (the main character is often referred to as the "young hero") for children. Rogers does one thing most fantasy ignores: he creates a natural setting that is well described, interesting, and plays an important part of the book. It seems like in most fantasy the characters tromp around through a generic plain, village, and spooky forest. In this book, it is clear the author knows and loves cypress swamp and recreates it effectively. Good read for young lovers of fantasy. ( )

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