The Kingdom of Mangonel - Jack Scherm
Buddy Bailey, a ten-year-old boy from Colorado, inadvertently wishes himself into an alternate world and into an altered state. He is not only transported to the strange and fantastic lands of the Kingdom of Mangonel, but he is also transformed into a grizzly bear cub.
Stranded in an unfamiliar place and in a body he is equally unfamiliar with, Buddy is forced to roam the land in search for a way home. During his search, he encounters a myriad of characters. He eventually befriends a fox and a mischievous raccoon. They quickly become his closest friends and allies. Together they discover the people and secrets of Mangonel.
This is a fantasy adventure of a boy who learns many valuable lessons during his adventures. The entire experience proves to be more than a homeward journey, but also a pathway to growing older and wiser.
Little life lessons are strewn throughout the stories. The design of this book is multifaceted. It is meant to stimulate the mind, enhance the vocabulary of younger readers, and provide an intermediate step into more advanced novels.
EAN: 9781496960917
Buddy Bailey, a ten-year-old boy from Colorado, inadvertently wishes himself into an alternate world and into an altered state. He is not only transported to the strange and fantastic lands of the Kingdom of Mangonel, but he is also transformed into a grizzly bear cub.
Stranded in an unfamiliar place and in a body he is equally unfamiliar with, Buddy is forced to roam the land in search for a way home. During his search, he encounters a myriad of characters. He eventually befriends a fox and a mischievous raccoon. They quickly become his closest friends and allies. Together they discover the people and secrets of Mangonel.
This is a fantasy adventure of a boy who learns many valuable lessons during his adventures. The entire experience proves to be more than a homeward journey, but also a pathway to growing older and wiser.
Little life lessons are strewn throughout the stories. The design of this book is multifaceted. It is meant to stimulate the mind, enhance the vocabulary of younger readers, and provide an intermediate step into more advanced novels.
EAN: 9781496960917