by Garth Nix
First published 2017
Odo, a miller's son, just wants a break from his dull chores. But when he stumbles upon a talking sword named Biter, he's instantly thrust into knighthood and a perilous quest to save his kingdom. Joined by the eager adventurer Eleanor, Odo reluctantly embarks on a journey fraught with human and draconic threats. Can this unlikely duo master Biter's powers in time to vanquish the looming dangers?
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: chosen-one, fish-out-of-water, found-family
274 pages · Hardcover · Scholastic Press