The first in a four-book series for younger readers set in the time of King Arthur. The adventures revisit Camelot, Merlin & Arthur but with a fresh touch, great characterisation & dialogue, & humour. The stories are well plotted, funny & perfectly pitched for the younger reader. Would-be wizard Max, his sister (who wants to be a knight), two humorous pet animal characters
- Ferocious, a world-weary rat & Adolphus, an over-enthusiastic young dragon, encounter magic, double-dealing, Morgan le Fay's schemes to win the throne from Arthur, magical quests & more. Other titles coming in 2012: Cauldron Spells, Ice Spell & Sword Spell.