Publisher's Synopsis
Simon is a boy without a home. Taken in by a kind heart in the small village of Olisford, he has grown up in the wilderness around the town, exploring the forests and hills. He longs for friendship, but no one seems to pay attention to him.Sydney is a survivor. Abandoned by her parents, she has lived by herself in the forest near the town of Olisford for years. She is beginning to wish for someone to talk to, but she isn't sure the people in the village will accept her.When Simon and Sydney meet each other, the story of a lifetime begins. The two become fast friends, but troubles in the village quickly arise that threaten their friendship. Raids from the snowy nation of Herlenia across the Impassable Mountains are growing more common, and as Simon and Sydney enroll in the warriors-in-training program in the village, they face trials and triumphs and meet friends and enemies.A desperate battle for Olisford sends Simon and Sydney on a great quest, sending them over the Impassable Mountains, fighting raiders, and facing dangers. A smoking volcano is the site of a final battle that will determine the fate of Lysandria. In this incredible story of friendship, adventure, bravery, and sacrifice, the stakes are high like never before, and to save Lysandria from falling may cost in blood...
