Alex Taylor lives with his stepfather and stepbrother in a modern world with cars, etc. His stepfather screams a lot. Alex escapes one day to walk the town as he has broken glasses and needs to cool off. He sees a sign in a shop window that says "Adventurers Wanted." It is a magic sign and can only be seen by true adventurers. Alex agrees to go on an adventure to kill the dragon Slathbog and claim his treasure horde. He acquires a magic bag which has rooms and holds everything he needs. He also goes to get a weapon and discovers that he is a wizard and a warrior. Alex discovers on his return that his father and stepfather were also adventurers. He receives his father's bag, learns that his stepfather was pretending to be something he wasn't. Alex's quest is not over. In book two, he must return the bags reclaimed to their owners.
This fantasy adventure deals with honesty, integrity, courage, and friendship.
2011 Truman Award Nominee
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