Synopses & Reviews
Suspenseful and engrossing,
Beneath the Mask continues the story of Coriko,
Pippa, and the expanding world of Grassland. After escaping the deadly warrior Spears, Coriko is finally free to take his destiny into his own hands. But freedom proves elusive in the face of a new trial—the Separation. At this horrible event, he learns the secret of one of Grasslands biggest mysteries: What lurks beneath the masks of the mysterious Spears?
Forced away from his beloved Pippa, Coriko is offered a comfortable life—clothes, his own home, a community—in exchange for committing unspeakable deeds. Trapped once again, Coriko must decide what he truly values, and what hes willing to do to protect his way of life.
F&P level: X
F&P genre: F
About the Author
David Ward was born in Montreal, Quebec, and grew up in the city of Vancouver beside the mountains and ocean. He was an elementary school teacher for eleven years before completing his masters degree. David is currently a writer and university instructor in childrens literature. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and three children.