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Pinguel was saved from the wolves, who killed his mother by Cliffkin, an old sorcerer blat. One day, an owl tells Pinguel that the world is in danger and he must leave in order to save the blats. In the company of a wolf and the owl, Pinguel leaves on his long journey out of the deep forest.
After being rescued from a wolf attack by a sorcerer, a young boy named Pinguel must venture beyond the safety of the deep forest to prevent a looming threat to his kind. Pinguel accepts a call to action delivered by an owl, setting aside his sheltered life to confront the dangers facing the blats. He is accompanied by an unlikely duo—a wolf and an owl—who serve as his guides and protectors through an unfamiliar world. The narrative follows his progression as he navigates the physical and magical obstacles inherent in his quest to save his people.
This work presents a classic fantasy structure that emphasizes the growth of a young protagonist through a series of trials. The inclusion of animal companions suggests a focus on allegorical storytelling and the importance of unlikely alliances in overcoming adversity. Readers likely find the premise of a boy raised by a sorcerer to be a familiar entry point into a world defined by magical stakes. The narrative arc points toward a traditional coming-of-age story that prioritizes the development of the hero against a backdrop of environmental and existential threats.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
2022-01-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins (Australia) Children's
ISBN-10:
0207197253
ISBN-13:
9780207197253
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