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Riders of the Realm: Across the Dark Water Kindle Edition

by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 155 ratings
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A new and exciting fantasy novel—the first in a trilogy—from the imagination of Guardian Herd series author Jennifer Lynn Alvarez. Perfect for fans of Lisa McMann’s Going Wild, Brandon Mull’s Wild Born, or Erin Hunter’s Warriors series.

Deep in the jungles of the Realm, the Sandwen clan live amongst deadly spit dragons and hordes of warring giants. But with their winged battle horses, they manage to keep their people safe.

Twelve-year-old Rahkki is a stable groom for the Riders in the Sandwen army, taking care of his brother’s winged stallion. The Sandwens believe they have tamed all the wild pegasi in their land, and turned them into flying warhorses. But when a herd of wild steeds flies over their village, Rahkki and his clanmates are stunned.

Meanwhile, a small herd of pegasi have journeyed across a treacherous ocean to settle in a new, and free, land. Led by Echofrost and Hazelwind, the Storm Herd steeds are unaware of the Sandwens. But when the unthinkable happens, Echofrost and the rest of Storm Herd will have to come to trust the Sandwens, or both may not survive.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Book 1 of 3
    Riders of the Realm
  3. Print length
    327 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  6. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  7. Publication date
    May 1, 2018
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  9. Word Wise
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  10. Enhanced typesetting
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  11. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  12. ISBN-13
    978-0062415400
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Editorial Reviews

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Gr 5–7—In this first installment of a new trilogy by the author of the "Guardian Herd" series, the members of the Sandwen clan live on lands surrounded by many dangers, including dragons and a group of antagonistic giants. Theirs is a matriarchal society with each of the seven clans ruled by a queen. Not only do they use horses as a way to traverse the land, they also have pegasi which they have trained to help them in battle. Rahkki, a stable groom, cares for his brother's stallion. To the north of the Sandwens, there once lived a herd of wild pegasi, but a large group of them left their herd to find freedom. For Echofrost and Shysong, members of the Storm Herd, freedom was fleeting; they were soon caught by "landwalkers" of the fifth clan. Readers will be enthralled with the way the pegasi, both tame and wild, can communicate with each other and will sympathize with Rahkki as he learns to love Echofrost but also yearns for her to have her freedom. The story is action-packed and full of adventure, making it difficult to put down. Many characters in human and nonhuman form are introduced, leaving readers ready for future volumes in the series. VERDICT A great choice for libraries serving middle grade students who crave more fantasy and a perfect readalike for fans of Erin Hunter's "Warrior" series.—Elizabeth Kahn, Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy, Avondale, LA

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"An amazing story of survival flecked with themes of captivity and freedom, and a coming-of-age journey with a strong heart." Booklist


"Readers will be enthralled. The story is action-packed and full of adventure, making it difficult to put down. A great choice for libraries serving middle grade students who crave more fantasy and a perfect readalike for fans of Erin Hunter's "Warriors" series." School Library Journal


"An epic adventure that moves at the speed of flight.Thrilling, compelling and
completely enchanting. I fell in love with the Storm Herd, and one particular winged steed that Pegasus himself would fall for!" Kate O'Hearn, author of the international bestselling Pegasus series


"Getting swept up in Jennifer Lynn Alvarez's rich world of flying steeds, Landwalkers, giants, and spit dragons was the most fun I've had all year. It's like How to Train Your Dragon meets Watership Down. But with pegasi. A fantastic read!" John Kloepfer, author of the Zombie Chasers series, the Galaxy's Most Wanted series, and Monster's Unleashed


"Exhilarating! A well-woven tale full of loyalty,bravery, danger, and love. Readers will be delighted!"Lindsay Cummings, the New York Times bestselling author of the Balance Keeper series


​"A story with both wings and heart, ACROSS THE DARK WATER is a breathtaking ride into a rich and dangerous world. Animal-lovers and thrill-seekers alike will cheer for Echofrost and Rahkki at each of the many twists and turns. Clever, epic, and wildly imaginative!" Kamilla Benko, author of The Unicorn Quest


"A beautiful tale of loyalty, adventure, and bravery.Readers will want to soar through the clouds with Echofrost and befriend kind-hearted Rahkki. Across the Dark Water is a captivating opener to the Riders of the Realm trilogy." Jill Diamond, author of the Lou Lou and Pea series


"Honor and courage soar on every page!" Jenn Reese, author of the Above World trilogy


"A riveting, richly imagined epic tale of loyalty,bravery, and friendship that will make your heart (literally) soar--a pulse-pounding adventure! Jennifer Lynn Alvarez is a true master of her craft."Kristen Kittscher, author of The Wig in the Window and TheTiara on the Terrace


"Gorgeously detailed and with heart-wrenching conflict, Across the Dark Water is a breathtaking read sure to please new fans and old. JenniferLynn Alvarez's fantasy world is richly developed with a cast of characters readers will sure to love, both winged and human. I read it as fast as a Pegasus can fly and am already longing for more." Mindee Arnett, critically acclaimed author of Onyx & Ivory

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N2QFATU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Reprint edition (May 1, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 1, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 8550 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 327 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 155 ratings

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Jennifer Lynn Alvarez is the author of two YA thrillers, FRIENDS LIKE THESE and LIES LIKE WILDFIRE, and two middle grade fantasy series, THE GUARDIAN HERD and RIDERS OF THE REALM. She earned her degree in English Literature from UC Berkeley and volunteers for SCBWI. The Pet Washer is her indie novel. Jennifer splits her time between Northern California and Middle Tennessee with her husband, three children, and more than her fair share of pets.

To meet the pegasus characters, play herd games, download printable classroom/bookclub/library activities, and much more, please visit Jennifer's winged universe: theguardianherd.com

Jennifer's Website: jenniferlynnalvarez.com

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Dwain Whittington
5.0 out of 5 stars An Incredible Journey written by a Fantastic Author!
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2018
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This is an amazing story, about a headstrong pegasus named Echofrost, and her friends, Hazelwind, Dewberry, and Shysong, who go on an epic journey away from pain in their homeland, to an unknown destiny in the land Across the Dark Water. There, they meet dangerous spitting dragons, horrifying Gorlan giants, and worst of all, Landwalkers. Echofrost learns to trust her enemies in the darkest times, and this story will leave you breathless. Also, this story is a follow-up to the popular Guardian Herd series, a story about a black foal, destined to die, and also destined to be the most powerful creature in Anok. Again and again, I read these books, and everytime, the author has left a little hidden surprise in every turn, causing you to be unable to put this book down. All in all, a fantastic book with a fantastic author. 100% would recommend!
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Nicholas J.
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite author
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2018
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This book is so amazing I'm so excited she had another one come out can't wait for the rest of the series!!!!!!! It's such a great book I recommend it to every one kids adults boy girls. It's such a well written book the past ones were just as AMAZING the next one topping the last as usual. The characters are well written and relatable
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A. Wilk
5.0 out of 5 stars Jennifer Lynn Alvarez Books don't Disappoint
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2018
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A Pegasus, named Echofrost, has to learn to trust another species to protect her herd. During this she learns to let go of the past, trust & develop patience. The pages are filled with so much adventure I couldn't put the book down! I finished it in 2 days and can't wait for the next one in this series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars good
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2019
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ok so i was a bit disappointed when i found out Star wasn't in the book but adding lake herd was a great idea i like storm herd but can u try and add Star and Morningleaf that would be great thx. Anyway it is a bit sad. also thank u for adding dragons just can u make good dragons to.thats all i love these books
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5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVED it
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2018
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-I liked it because it was a good action-packed story
-I am going to recommend this book to my best friend, who is just starting the original series
-I can’t wait till the next Riders of the Realm book comes out
-My favorite part is when..... sorry, you have to read it to find out!
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JDB
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2018
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I absolutely love this book! At first I was a little skeptical because I never really liked the main character in the other books, but now that I've read it, I've grown to love her. I highly recommend this book as it is full of adventure and cliffhangers.
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Jason C.
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING BOOK!!!!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2018
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I absolutely love this book!!! I can not put it down! I have nearly finished it in 3 days! I absolutely love the character development and the compassion you feel through the book! I absolutely love it!
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Brandon Porter
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book, and I recommend it to anyone who ...
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2018
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This is a great book, and I recommend it to anyone who loves animals (especially horses) and fantasy, as well as action and suspense. This is a great series, and a real page turner.
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Sarah Pedrazzini
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Sequel
Reviewed in Canada on September 6, 2022
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This was a good sequel to the Guardian Herd series. It was a little "lacklustre" compared to the first series, and don't get me wrong here, i really did enjoy The Riders of the Realm- but the first series is really good, and it's hard to get up there next to it on the book-pedestal, so it's not really Jen's fault. I recommend The Guardian Herd over this one if you haven't read it yet.

Now I personally enjoyed this series since Echofrost is one of my favorite characters. seeing more of her is always a good thing for me. I enjoyed the (very minor) subplot between Echofrost and Hazelwind throughout the whole series, though i wish it was given more attention and better developed.

You should give it a read yourself if you're interested. maybe look for it in a library if you don't want to waste money on something you might not enjoy.
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