An ancient kingdom on the brink of destruction, a deadly sickness, and a young heir who plans to disappear. Elk Prince Draven will inherit the throne of peaceful, prosperous Glenariff much sooner than he’d like. He doubts he’d make a very good king and just wants a normal life. But in Glenariff, no Elk is normal. All are bound to the magical source of the herd’s strength. Like many, Draven has forgotten the old tales—and old enemies. As Draven makes plans to escape royal life, a deadly sickness sweeps the kingdom. Rumors of enemies and traitors abound. With the king distracted by secret troubles, the Elk stand to lose everything, including their very lives. To save the kingdom, Draven must face what he has long feared and new terrors he couldn’t have imagined. But first, he must remember the old tales—before it’s too late. "In this story set in a land called Animalia, full of danger and mystery, my favorite things are the characters, because (in a delightful bit of irony) they are so deeply human." - James D. Witmer , editor of Storywarren, author of The Big Old Garden Stories "A vivid world full of magic, adventure, and lore you forget at your own peril. These wise, wonderful, and wicked animal characters would be at home in a book by C.S. Lewis, Kathryn Lasky, or Brian Jacques." - AJ Vanderhorst , author of the Casey Grimes series "The Elk King delights from the first page to the last with its lively animal protagonists and twisty plot full of adventure and intrigue. Following in the tradition of Redwall and the Green Ember series, The Elk King pulls readers into a richly-imagined world populated by unforgettable characters, where a noble kingdom balances on the edge of ruin, and every creature has a vital role to play, for good or ill." - Emma C. Fox , author of The Arrow and the Crown "Full of intrigue, adventure, and courage, The Elk King is the kind of kid's book we need in the world." - Jessica Linn Evans, author/illustrator of Penguin Sets Sail "Jenn Discher has built a beautiful, fascinating world of talking animals. This is a story for families of all ages. I look forward to returning to this world and sharing it with others." - Loren Warnemuende , author of the Daughter of Arden trilogy "C.S. Lewis once noted that a children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children's story in the slightest. The Elk King , on the other hand, is a children's story that I enjoyed perhaps even more than my children, who adored it. It is clever, aspirational, genuinely funny, and a total delight." - Kyle Porter , writer for CBS Sports, Dad Who Reads to His Kids Inspired by stories like The Chronicles of Narnia and Watership Down , The Elk King is a coming-of-age adventure set in a world of talking animals. It's the result of being steeped in great children's books, my own adventurous childhood, and living through new adventures with my kids. It's also the fruit of a deeply-held belief in the power of stories to give courage, hope, and delight to young readers. Jenn Discher lives in North Georgia with her husband and three adventurous kids. She likes exploring, reading aloud in bad accents, and serving as Secretary to the Tooth Fairy.