Bernard and the Blackguard - Hardcover

by Maureen Young (Author), Stephanie Stasiuk Monk (Illustrator)

The underground world of gophers and owls collide in this urban tale of mystery and friendships.

Bernard, a young gopher from the urban Eastside gopher town sets out to nd his beloved grandfather. An abandoned tunnel leads Bernard to the forbidden realm of the Blackguard - a secretive group of military owls.

Not only is grandfather in the hands of the Blackguard but, Bernard learns of the Blackguard's plan to attack his gopher town.

Can Bernard save both? All seems lost until he meets Oliver, a rejected Blackguard trainee.

Together, they form an alliance that will change their lives.

Bernard of the Blackguard is a heart warming, fast paced, urban adventure. A warm story of friendships and courage that the young reader will love.

Bernard and the Blackguard invites you underground into a new world.