Author: Jonathan Rogers
Recommended Age: 12-14
Genre: Fantasy
Summary: Aidan Errolson was just a rambunctious boy with a desire for adventure, heroism, and danger. But when a prophecy is foretold that he will become the famed Wilderking, Aidan’s life changes forever as enemies arise, and even those he thought were allies turn against him.
Notes from The Radical Reader:
- Noble Characters: Based on the Biblical character of King David, Aidan Errolson is a boisterous twelve-year-old who loves adventure, heroism, and defending King Darrow’s throne. However, he’s just a shepherd boy who leads a comfortable and un-adventurous life as the son of a wealthy Corenwald lord. Between dreaming of adventure, protecting his sheep from danger, and wrestling feechies, Aidan discovers that he may be the Wilderking the prophesies hail.
- Captivating Plots: When Aidan learns of a prophecy that foretells the coming of the Wilderking, he’s startled and confused. He’s even more amazed when he learns that he, a shaggy-headed shepherd boy, may be the fulfillment of the prophecy.
- Elaborate Worlds: Set in a fantasy kingdom that bears similarities to the deep American South, The Wilderking Trilogy is a retelling of King David’s adventures in the Bible and his rise to power. Readers who love The Wingfeather Saga and The Ascendance Series will find themselves thrilled with this fantasy retelling of one of Israel’s greatest Kings.
Noteworthy Elements: none
