
The enchanter Count Harken is back to take his revenge on the Red King's heirs, starting with Charlie Bone's family! Charlie's ancestor has been kidnapped and imprisoned in the dark, forbidding land of Badlock, and it's up to Charlie to save him. Traveling through a painting to the terrifying countryside, Charlie and his best friend's dog, Runner Bean, take up the quest. But when Runaner Bean gets trapped, Charlie needs the help of his friends. Can they get past an army of trolls, rescue Runner Bean and Charlie's ancestor, and get out before it's too late?
Can Charlie outwit Court Harken and his sinister troops, or will the prisoners be doomed to being held captive in Badlock forever?
- Ages
- 11, 12, 13
- Interest Level
- Grades 6 - 8
- Grade Level Equivalent
- 4.5
- Lexile Measure
- 730L
- Book Type
- Chapter Book
- Genre
- Adventure, Dictionaries, Reference, Series, Fantasy, Science Fiction and Fantasy
About the Author
Jenny Nimmo
Jenny Nimmo is the author of the Children of the Red King series, which includes the New York Times and Book Sense best seller Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy.
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