Amerias Adventures Series by Amy Green

"The Amarias™ Adventures" are centered around Jesse, a young teenage boy who lives with his aunt and uncle in the world of Amarias. A tyrant king lords over the Amarian people, some of which have banded together to form the Rebellion against their ruler. Things are not easy in a land of constant upheaval, but this environment spurs Jesse to move beyond his self-doubts and physical infirmities as his faith is tested and refined... more"The Amarias™ Adventures" are centered around Jesse, a young teenage boy who lives with his aunt and uncle in the world of Amarias. A tyrant king lords over the Amarian people, some of which have banded together to form the Rebellion against their ruler. Things are not easy in a land of constant upheaval, but this environment spurs Jesse to move beyond his self-doubts and physical infirmities as his faith is tested and refined."The Amarias Adventures™" begin when 15-year-old Jesse befriends a band of young warriors and risks his life to find a cure for their poisoned leader, Parvel. Though Jesse has a crippled leg, he is asked to join the remaining warriors—part of an elite fighting force known as the Youth Guard—on their mission for the king. Facing danger at every turn, Jesse, Rae and Silas journey over treacherous mountains and across a scorching desert. To make matters worse, an unknown enemy seeks to end their quest before it has even begun. Where is Parvel's God when they need Him most? And with so little information to guide them, how will they ever complete their mission and find the Scorpion's Jewel? Will they even escape with their lives? less

The AmariasTM Adventures are centered around Jesse, a young teenage boy who lives with his aunt and uncle inthe world of Amarias. A tyrant king lords over the Amarianpeople, some of which have banded together to form theRebellion against their ruler. Things are not easy in a landof constant upheaval, but this environment spurs Jesse tomove beyond his self-doubts and physical infirmities as hisfaith is tested and refined... moreThe AmariasTM Adventures are centered around Jesse, a young teenage boy who lives with his aunt and uncle inthe world of Amarias. A tyrant king lords over the Amarianpeople, some of which have banded together to form theRebellion against their ruler. Things are not easy in a landof constant upheaval, but this environment spurs Jesse tomove beyond his self-doubts and physical infirmities as hisfaith is tested and refined.Book 2 Escape From Riddler's Pass Upon returning from their quest for the Scorpion's Jewel, Jesse and the YouthGuard find that their injured friend has been kidnapped by the Rebellion, so they set out on a journey to find the hiddenRebellion headquarters. Between being captured by a lost civilization of dwarves and eventually being throwninto the Rebellion prison at Riddler's Pass, Jesse and the Youth Guard are tested to their limits. How will they escapewith their lives intact, and can they solve the puzzles of Riddler's Pass? less

Captain Demetri and his two fellow Guard Riders are searching for Jesse's squad, spreading the word of a reward just outside the swampland of District Two, where Jesse, Silas, Rae and Parvel are headed. When Silas, Rae and Parvel go missing, Jesse is faced with finding them with the help of Owen, a member of another squad... moreCaptain Demetri and his two fellow Guard Riders are searching for Jesse's squad, spreading the word of a reward just outside the swampland of District Two, where Jesse, Silas, Rae and Parvel are headed. When Silas, Rae and Parvel go missing, Jesse is faced with finding them with the help of Owen, a member of another squad. They finally discover their friends in the land occupied by giants, but before they can mount a rescue, Jesse and Owen are captured by the giants and put under the watch of a gentle giant named Castor. less