The Guardian Herd: Starfire: An Epic Middle Grade Fantasy About a Pegasus, Prophecy, and the Power of Friendship for Children (Ages 8-12) Paperback – April 21, 2015

I am 11yo and got this book for Christmas. I really liked the story and main character. It was easy to read, but there were a few grammar mistakes. Overall, I enjoyed reading this book and will buy book 2 of the season. However, I really disliked the death scene of one of the main character's friends that, as the reader, you got pretty attached to. The description of his guts spilling over the rocks is not not appropriate for 11yo kids to read. I got really upset and cried. So, read it at your own risk. Still a great book, though ;)

I'd say all ages can enjoy this series.Not many books can move me but this was a pleasant change.

I read these at the library and wanted them for my own. I was so happy when I found them here. It arrived in great condition and was just what I wanted.

Ethan Fuller5/19/16Hour 5Guardians of the Herd: StarfireThe book Guardians of the Herd: Starfire, is a great book.The book Guardians of the Herd: Starfire, is about a baby pegasus named Star. Star is a black pegasus that is only born once every hundred years and holds enough power to destroy all the pegasi or heal them all. The setting is across the sea in a place called Anok. The plot is where a baby pegasus has to survive past his first birthday to heal all the herds. The main characters are Star and Morningleaf. The main conflict is where Star has to survive to his first birthday without being found by the herds.Which, is kinda hard when he has to live in the vein which is the area of land that separates the herds. I think the theme is that true friends will save you. The reason I think that is because throughout the book Morningleaf saves Star life a lot of times and at the end she sacrifices her life for Star. My favorite part of the book is the end. That is my favorite part because it is so action packed. It’s like will Star survive, or will he perish saving the people he loves. Also, at the end Star becomes a leader not a follower, which is exactly what my parents want me to be a leader not a follower. Also this book reminded me a lot of a books that I earlier read. It reminded me of the pegasus series. If you are a reader who enjoys fantasy,quirky characters, and animals this book is not for you. If you don’t enjoy those things with split perspectives this book is not for you. I would have to rate this book 5 stars because of its great characters and it’s fun attitude unless there is a fight going on.

I am in love with is series. My thoughts were bring read, because a while before I found this series, I though, "I want a series with pegasi or unicorns." And then here we are!I've read all the books in the series so far and I love it. The scenery is nice, the writing is well done, and the characters are so interesting. This sounds weird, but it's like Jennifer really takes being a pegasi and perfectly characterizes it. If you like Warriors or Guardians of Ga'Hoole, you are likely to enjoy this series. The plot is gripping and really makes you want more. A few complaints are that the writing can get tedious or jumpy, making the scenes just a little confusing to follow, but a little re-read can help you. Sometimes, the writing seems a little repetitive, too, but again, it's not too bad. I also find the characters to sometimes be just a bit cliche, but I must say, can you really be 100% original with everything these days? And lastly, I know it's a book, but sometimes getting to the plot points seems like it takes forever. Maybe I'm impatient. Also, I'd consider this 13+, it can get a tad violent,This series is beautiful. I really hope this is just the first arc and that we get more in the future, and I'm so sad having to wait for the fourth book until September! This is great, Jennifer, and I love your work! Please keep it up! I read your author bit on the third book, and you really are an inspiration.

Overall, I liked this book a great deal and the only reasons I didn't give it 5 stars were due to the confusion of having so many character names (and flicking back and forward to the character list on a Kindle app isn't that easy and interrupts the story) and the possibility of it being somewhat too violent for its intended middle-grade readers.As an adult lover of pretty much any kind of book about horses and magical horses, I was entranced by the world of pegasi created by Ms Alvarez. The five herds, the herd structure and the prophesy of the black colt - I loved it! It's a complex and complete world, and one I look forward to returning to with book two. I particularly loved the ending as Star's prophesy is fulfilled and a new era for the pegasi herds begins.One reviewer commented that horses aren't this violent - I beg to differ. Have you seen a wild stallion defend his mares? Add another layer of intensity as a mythical pegasus and the level of violence is completely believable, even if I did squirm and gasp at some of the action. Would it have been too much for me as a pony-mad 10-year-old? Yes, probably, but (1) i was pretty sensitive and (2) no children's books were this violent when I was that age and the world has certainly changed in the past 30+ years. I think it's up to each parent to decide. I'd love to see what child readers thought of it.The Guardian Herd series is on my must-read list, for sure.

This is the story of Star, a young winged horse who, legend says, will be either the saviour or destroyer of the herds of the land of Anok. Star is feared and hated by those who believe he is a danger – some want him killed before he can fulfil his destiny. Will he survive? Is he really the chosen one? And if so, will he save or destroy his kind?I found this book rather more juvenile than I was expecting, reading like it’s aimed at young children rather than young adults. It’s standard fantasy fare, with fairly one-dimensional characters and an easily predictable outcome. The winged horses aren’t just regular animals – there are magical powers involved, which I personally disliked, though kids may enjoy it. The author also does not seem to understand the word ‘steed’, frequently using it to refer to the winged horses even though they don’t have riders.I’m sure there are plenty of children who will like this, but it wasn’t for me. For a good story about mythical horses, I recommend Meredith Ann Pierce’s ‘Firebringer’ trilogy.

The book was very much enjoyed by our 11 year old. Jennifer Lynn Alvarez is her favorite author. The artwork is amazing.

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Amazing!