Slathbog's gold

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Slathbog's gold

Title:

Slathbog's gold

Author:

Forman, Mark, 1964- author.

Series:

Adventurers wanted ;

Series Number:

Summary:

When fifteen-year-old orphan Alex Taylor sees an odd sign in a shop window and goes inside to investigate, he is sent on a quest to defeat an evil dragon, and in the process he confronts his fears and learns about his future and his past.

General Note:

Includes a reading group guide and a sneak peek of book two : The horn of Moran.

Physical Description:

viii, 406 pages ; 22 cm.

Genre:

Fantasy fiction.

Action and adventure fiction.

Subject Term:

Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction.

Orphans -- Fiction.

Wizards -- Fiction.

Publisher:

Shadow Mountain,

Electronic Access:

Table of contents

Publication Date:

2011

2009

ISBN:

9781606416815

Publication Information:

Call Number:

YA FORMAN

Holds: Copies:

Available:*

Item Barcode	Collection	Call Number	Status	Item Holds
33607003242206	Young Adult	FORMAN	Searching... Unknown	Searching... Unavailable

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Summary

Do you have the courage, the wits, and the skill to claim a dragon's hoard? If so, apply within . . .

The sign is small, tucked into the corner of Mr. Clutter's bookshop window: "Adventurers Wanted. Apply Within." No one but fifteen-year-old Alex Taylor even seems to notice it is there. And for Alex, who has wished for a change in his life, it is an irresistible invitation.

Upon entering Mr. Clutter's shop, Alex is swept away on an incredible adventure to a faraway land filled with heroic warriors, mysterious elves, and hard-working dwarves.

Alex becomes the eighth man in a band of adventurers seeking the lair of Slathbog the Red -- and evil dragon with a legendary treasure. Along the way, Alex and his new friends must battle dangerous trolls and bandits, face undead wraiths, and seek the wisdom of the Oracle in her White Tower.

Alex's adventure takes him to distant and exotic lands where he learns about courage, integrity, honor, and, most importantly, friendship.

Author Notes

M. L. Forman was born and raised in Utah and now resides in the foothills of the western Rockies. Besides writing, his many other hobbies include fishing, camping, hiking, and almost anything that will allow him to enjoy the magic of nature.

Excerpts

Alex moved to the bookshop door. He looked up and down Sildon Lane once more, but even the few people he had seen before were gone. Taking a deep breath, and considering how best to ask about the sign in the window, he pushed open the door and walked into the shop. "Good afternoon," said a happy voice as soon as the door had closed behind Alex. "Here to get an adventure, no doubt." Alex looked around the shop to see who had spoken. He spotted a short, round, balding man standing behind a dusty, book-covered counter. "No, I--" Alex began. "Thought you might like to try being an adventurer," the man finished for him. "Excellent career choice I must say." "N-no," Alex stammered. "I was just wondering--" "Oh, not to worry," the man interrupted again. "We don't charge unless you're completely happy with the adventure. And our prices are very reasonable. In fact, most adventures build the cost right in, so there's no need for you to worry about payment at all." "Yes, but--" "Come along then," said the man with a laugh, turning away from the counter and walking toward the back of the shop. "We'll just get some information and see what kind of adventure we can find for you." "I only wanted to ask about the sign," Alex said in a rush, afraid the man would interrupt him again. "Yes, it's quite a good one, isn't it?" the man replied, smiling fondly at the sign displayed in the window. "I've only just put it up today, and you're the first one to notice it. Now, come along." Excerpted from Adventurers Wanted, Book 1: Slathbog's Gold by M. L. Forman All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.