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494 pp.
| Shadow
| February, 2012
|
TradeISBN 978-1-60908-892-7$16.99
(4)
4-6
Adventurers Wanted series.
Young wizard Alex (Slathbog's Gold) embarks on another quest, this time a search for the tomb and lost treasures of Albrek the dwarf. Fans can look forward to more magical adventures and the continued development of Alex's magical powers. Static supporting characters don't add to the action, but Alex is a dynamic main character with an appealing sense of honor and adventure.
383 pp.
| Shadow
| February, 2009
|
TradeISBN 978-1-60641-029-5$17.95
(4)
4-6
Adventurers Wanted series.
After fifteen-year-old orphan Alex Taylor responds to a sign stating "Adventurers Wanted," he finds himself traveling to a magical land. There he joins a quest to defeat a legendary dragon. In this derivative story, Forman creates a hero who slowly discovers his own strength as well as the power of magic. Fantasy fans may be entertained by Alex's adventures.