The Armored Goretusk (Book 1)

When Leo opens his assignment envelope on his ninth birthday, two words stare back at him: TOP SECRET. As the Guardian's apprentice, he must protect his village from the monsters that lurk in the surrounding forest. Armed with a slingshot of magical stones and a strange map, Leo sets off on his first mission.

Series: Leo's Map of Monsters. By Kris Humphrey
A fantasy adventure series for emergent readers with intriguing characters, plenty of thrills, action, and a new monster to battle in every book! Character fact files, a map of the landscape, and imaginative detailed illustrations add to the fun.

Paperback. Ages 7 and up