Beast Quest: Mortaxe the Skeleton Warrior is a children’s fantasy adventure book in the Beast Quest Special series, following Tom and Elenna as they face one of Avantia’s most dangerous enemies. Mortaxe has risen from the grave and uses dark magic to control the six good Beasts of Avantia, forcing them into a gladiatorial battle against Tom and his companions. The story combines monsters, magic, action and quest fantasy in a fast-paced plot built around courage, loyalty and the pressure of fighting creatures that were once allies rather than enemies. Written for young readers who enjoy battle adventures, heroic fantasy and collectible series books, this special bumper instalment raises a sharper question beneath the action: how can Tom defeat a threat when the Beasts he must fight are also the ones he is trying to save?
Author: Adam Blade
Publisher: Orchard Books
Publication year: 2010
Number of pages: 192
Original language: English
Target age: 7+