THE DRUID'S EGG

Whoever holds the Egg controls the ancient animals of power - kraken, wyvern and dragon. Whoever cracks the Egs unleashes these monsters on the world, unrestrained, beyond the control of anyone alive...

The three young Torra Altans, Caspar, Brid and Hal, are closing in on the the immemorial hiding place of the Egg. Strange wild beasts that sense their purpose follow close behind. From Yew Wood to Lake of Tears, spies and enemies pursue them. The Mother Goddess has promised that once the Egg is brought to their ancient home in the North, the starving hordes of Vaalakans besieging the castle will be driven back. But creatures of legend desire to be real, and time is running out.

The stunning climax of the Runespell Trilogy is a magical and magnificent story of quest, battle and dragon-fire.

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