Vornholt, John. The troll king.(Book Review)(Young Adult Review)(Brief Article)

Simon & Schuster, Aladdin. 218p. c2002. 0-7434-2412-3. $4.99. J

Discord runs rampant through Stygius Rex's kingdom. Bonespittle, an evil sorcerer, rules as king and ogres and ghouls command the king's army. This oppressive structure leaves the trolls on the bottom, laboring hard as serfs find bridge builders forced to expand the kingdom. Just when it looks like all hope is lost for the trolls, an exceptional and determined young troll named Rollo works himself up the ranks and into Stygius Rex's intimate circles. As a trusted assistant to Stygius Rex, Rollo learns to fly.…