The Shade of Death (Beast Quest Series 5) Series
By Adam Blade
Tom and Elenna battle enchanted Beasts across Gwildor in a perilous quest to defeat evil magic.
thrilling · adventurous · engaging
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What is The Shade of Death (Beast Quest Series 5) series by Adam Blade about?
Written in the early 2010s and first published in 2012, The Shade of Death is the fifth six-book arc in the Beast Quest series, created under the collective name Adam Blade. Tom and Elenna travel to Gwildor, where the kingdom’s Beasts have been enchanted by the evil wizard Velmal. Their quest progresses through six dangerous encounters, from the sea and skies to mountains, ice, underground caverns and forests, as they work to free each Beast and restore order. Fast-paced and episodic, the series suits children aged around seven and upwards who enjoy fantasy adventures, brave heroes and dramatic monster battles. Expect peril, magical threats and mildly frightening creatures, but no graphic violence.
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About the author
Adam Blade is the author of the exciting Beast Quest series, loved by children all over the world. His stories are full of brave heroes, magical beasts, and thrilling adventures. Adam Blade hopes his books will inspire you to be courageous and use your imagination every day!
All the books in The Shade of Death (Beast Quest Series 5) series (in order)
Beast Quest: Krabb Master of the Sea
by Adam Blade
A beastly curse spreads havoc—can Tom survive Krabb’s sudden attack and save Gwildor?
Published: 2009
Beast Quest: Hawkite Arrow Of the Air
by Adam Blade
Can Tom outwit the sky-borne Hawkite and free the mysterious Mistress of the Beasts?
Beast Quest: Rokk The Walking Mountain
by Adam Blade
Rockfalls reveal a colossal Beast—and Tom must uncover how it’s tied to a wicked curse.
Published: 2007
Beast Quest Koldo the Arctic Warrior
by Adam Blade
Feared as a beast, Koldo may be the Arctic’s only hope—but who imprisoned him?
Trema the Earth Lord
by Adam Blade
Tom survives Trema’s lair, but a shocking discovery awaits him when he reaches the surface.
Beast Quest: Amictus the Bug Queen
by Adam Blade
Tom faces a lightning-fast Beast—but his father and Aduro may hide the real danger.
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