#frogspell

Frogspell ⚡️

A dreamer who likes helping others, offering her own unique brand of advice that often confuses more than helps. Often in her own world and sometimes saying things out of the blue that’s part of a train of thought the outside world was not privy to. She’s highly artistic and tries to see the good in all situations, being that she’s been surrounded by tragedy so many times. Preferring to figure things out on her own, she keeps to herself and is very sensitive to those who she invites into her world. Unbelievably strong and a dedicated hard-worker, she regularly surprises those around her with her hardiness. Structure and expectations are something Frogspell struggles with and much prefers to do things freely, at her own pace.

It is time to take yet another canter around King Arthur's court. And the protagonist here is eleven year old Max Pendragon. Max is a reluctant squire. His real talent lies in magic and he hopes to be a legitimate wizard one day. But familial pressures, snotty competitors and awry spells combine to make him one very frustrated and hapless little boy.  Events suddenly take a dangerous turn when King Arthur's son is kidnapped by the nefarious and powerful Lady Morgana le Fay. It is up to Max, his accidentally brewed batch of Frogspell, his feisty sister Olivia (who wants to be a knight), his world-weary pet rat Ferocious and Olivia's overenthusiastic but slightly dim baby dragon Adolphus to save the day. A well-etched cast of characters (including a stern Merlin and a dark Morgana), quick plotting, humorous happenings and a story that flows effortlessly makes Frogspell an engaging read. The action begins from the start with hardly any dilly-dallying and this works for the young reader. It is also a good way to pique the kiddie-brigade's interest in the Arthurian Legend. Littered with beautiful illustrations, Frogspell sets the path for a fun medieval ride.