Synopses & Reviews
When Flaxfield the great wizard dies, his apprentice, Sam, is left alone. With only his dragon at his side, Sam sets out on his quest to find a new master. But there are dangerous forces who want Sam's powers for themselves. When Sam is tricked into making a mortal error, the only one who can save him is his dragon.
Synopsis
Action-packed and written in engaging prose, this page-turning fantasy is perfect for fans of Tristan Strong and Wings of Fire.
When Flaxfield the great wizard dies, his apprentice, Sam, is left without a master. Sam has great power--he just doesn't know it yet. What he does know is that he needs to find a new teacher if he wants to complete his magical education.
Accompanied only by his dragon, Sam sets out on his quest to find a new master. But there are dangerous forces who want Sam's powers for themselves. When Sam is tricked into making a mortal error, the only one who can save him is his dragon. But will that be enough?
Toby Forward's Carnegie Medal-nominated novel combines lyrical writing and high stakes, creating an accessible fantasy series with the literary quality of a classic.
About the Author
Toby Forward is the author of the picture book The Wolf's Story and the middle grade novel Traveling Backwards, as well as several other books for children in his native UK.
www.tobyforward.co.uk