Forging the Sword: 3 (Farsala Trilogy, The) - Softcover

Bell, Hilari

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1481450999 ISBN 13: 9781481450997

Publisher: S&S Books for Young Readers, 2015

Synopsis

THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT CHAMPION, SORAHB, WAS REBORN INTO THE BODY OF A DEGHAN YOUTH.
There is not much time left on the Hrum's self-imposed limit -- only a few months. If in that time they don't take all of Farsala, then the Farsalans will regain their independence.
Ceaselessly, Soraya, Kavi, and Jiaan work to keep control of what little land remains free from Hrum rule: parts of the countryside, the badlands, and the walled city of Mazad. They have many people helping them, but there is still one important piece missing: a sword that is able to withstand the Hrum's watersteel. In the end Farsala will fall if it can't win in battle.
But one thing none of these young heroes can foresee is the growing desperation of the Hrum leaders. It will lead some to break their own laws and sacred pacts and will reveal truths to Kavi, Soraya, and Jiaan about the nature of war, the nature of human beings, and -- most importantly -- the nature of themselves.
Hilari Bell builds the action and intrigue to a crescendo in the final installment of this critically acclaimed trilogy.

About this title

Review:

"Issues of war, society, and class are nuanced and authentic in this impressive climax." -- "Kirkus Reviews", starred review

About the Author:

Hilari Bell is a librarian in Denver, Colorado, where she lives with her family. Her favorite books are fantasy, science fiction, and mystery -- all the ingredients for a great novel! Hilari is also the author of the Farsala Trilogy -- Fall of a Kingdom, Rise of a Hero, and Forging the Sword -- as well as Songs of Power, A Matter of Profit, and The Goblin Wood.

About this edition

• Publisher: S&S Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1481450999
• ISBN 13: 9781481450997
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 624