false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1253813628m/6905345.jpg 3453791 9 Halli Sveinsson has grown up in the House of Svein, listening to the legends of the heroes as all his forefathers did. His is a peaceful society where the violence of the past has been outlawed and disputes are settled by the Council. But young Halli has never quite seemed to fit in with the others. For starters, he was not at all handsome or tall, like his attractive blond siblings. He's stumpy and swarthy, with a quick mind and aptitude for getting in trouble. Bored with the everyday chores and sheep herding, he can't help himself from playing practical jokes on everyone, from Eyjolf the old servant, to his brother and sister. But when he plays a trick on Ragnor of the House of Hakonsson, he goes too far, setting in motion a chain of events that will forever alter his destiny. Because of it, Halli will have to leave home and go on a hero's quest. Along the way, he will encounter highway robbers, terrifying monsters, and a girl who may finally be his match. In the end, he will discover the truth about the legends, his family, and himself. Jonathan Stroud's new novel is a hero's saga and coming-of-age--as well as a surprising look at what bravery really means. 3494969 book 27 1 2009 Heroes of the Valley total:298|5:40|4:108|3:110|2:35|1:5| 298 1037 539 116 3453791 142310966X 9781423109662 287 110 3.48 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255646915m/3453791.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3453791.Heroes_of_the_Valley 4 4 false Sat Jan 10 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Thu Jan 01 16:53:05 -0800 2009 Thu Jan 29 19:08:27 -0800 2009 more...]]> 3453791 142310966X 9781423109662 287 110 3.48 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255646915m/3453791.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3453791.Heroes_of_the_Valley 4 1 false Fri Dec 04 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Fri Oct 16 14:24:22 -0700 2009 Fri Dec 11 23:45:21 -0800 2009
Halli Sveinsson lives in a valley founded by 12 Heroes long ago, who fought the vicious Trows for mastery of the land. Now 17 generations ...more...]]> 3453791 142310966X 9781423109662 287 110 3.48 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255646915m/3453791.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3453791.Heroes_of_the_Valley 4 0 false Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Mon Mar 23 18:11:07 -0700 2009 Mon Mar 23 18:11:43 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3453791 142310966X 9781423109662 287 110 3.48 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255646915m/3453791.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3453791.Heroes_of_the_Valley 4 0 false Sat Mar 14 12:17:33 -0700 2009 Sat Mar 14 12:25:47 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3453791 142310966X 9781423109662 287 110 3.48 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255646915m/3453791.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3453791.Heroes_of_the_Valley 5 0 false Sat Aug 22 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Aug 28 08:06:47 -0700 2009 Fri Aug 28 10:01:20 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3453791 142310966X 9781423109662 287 110 3.48 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255646915m/3453791.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3453791.Heroes_of_the_Valley 5 0 false Mon Apr 27 08:06:03 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 29 07:10:23 -0700 2009 “They’re only stories,” he would say, “What do stories matter?” But he wasn’t stupid. He knew as well as Myrddin that in the end stories are all that matter.
--Here Lies Arthur

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It's hard to argue with Stroud's craft. He's a great writer. Although I can imagine that some might find his style ponderous and become bo...more...]]> 3453791 142310966X 9781423109662 287 110 3.48 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255646915m/3453791.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3453791.Heroes_of_the_Valley 5 0 false Sun Feb 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Wed Feb 11 21:55:12 -0800 2009 Wed Feb 11 22:16:20 -0800 2009 more...]]> 3453791 142310966X 9781423109662 287 110 3.48 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255646915m/3453791.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3453791.Heroes_of_the_Valley 4 0 false Wed Apr 08 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 01 08:53:53 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 08 20:33:39 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3453791 142310966X 9781423109662 287 110 3.48 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255646915m/3453791.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3453791.Heroes_of_the_Valley 3 0 false Mon Feb 23 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Mon Feb 23 16:34:40 -0800 2009 Mon Feb 23 16:40:46 -0800 2009 more...]]> 3453791 142310966X 9781423109662 287 110 3.48 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255646915m/3453791.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3453791.Heroes_of_the_Valley 5 0 false Tue Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Sep 03 14:05:22 -0700 2009 Thu Sep 03 14:14:14 -0700 2009 more...]]> http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=6905345