Overview
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Being a ranger means adventure, action, and protecting the weak. But who protects the ranger when they lose their way? From the bestselling author of The Moth Keeper and the Tea Dragon Society comes a must read MG graphic novel for fans of soft sweeping fantasy romances.SHORTLISTED FOR THE LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD Rowan knows exactly what they want: to be a ranger, protecting their village alongside their trusted flying horse Kes. But when Rowan's eagerness to show off their worth gets Kes injured, Rowan is suddenly unsure if they're capable of being the protector they've always dreamed of becoming. With Kes needing to heal, Rowan is assigned a slow and winding expedition across the outlying lands. Paired with a lackadasical sheep hearder Leone, Rowan only finds frustration as they seem to fail even the simplest tasks. But Leone's own struggles, and endless support brings a new possibility to Rowan. Could their unlikely friendship be something more? And if it is, will Rowan be able to leave Leone behind to pursue being a ranger once Kes is healed?
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- ISBN-13: 9780593182307
- ISBN-10: 0593182308
- Publisher: Random House Graphic
- Publish Date: March 2025
- Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.95 pounds
- Page Count: 240
- Reading Level: Ages 10-UP
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