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Landover was a genuine magic kingdom, complete with fairy folk and wizardry, just as the advertisement had promised. But after he purchased it for a million dollars, Ben Holiday discovered that there were a few details the ad had failed to mention. Such as the fact that the kingdom was falling into ...
Landover was a genuine magic kingdom, complete with fairy folk and wizardry, just as the advertisement had promised. But after he purchased it for a million dollars, Ben Holiday discovered that there were a few details the ad had failed to mention. Such as the fact that the kingdom was falling into ruin. The barons refused to recognize a king and taxes hadn't been collected for years. The dragon, Strabo, was laying waste to the countryside, while the evil witch, Nightshade, was plotting to destroy no less than everything. And if that weren't enough for a prospective king to deal with, Ben soon learned that the Iron Mark, terrible lord of the demons, challenged all pretenders to the throne of Landover to a duel to the death - a duel no mere mortal could hope to win. But Ben Holiday had one human trait that even magic couldn't overcome. Ben Holiday was stubborn...
One member decorated a cake with a map of Landover. Another made "puppy chow" in honor of Abernathy. We had wine, of course. And punch dubbed "dragon juice". Someone brought "Willow's Woodland Snacks", which were veggies and dip. And then someone else made sandwiches using a recipe from a restaurant in the "Magic Kingdom" - DisneyWorld!
I got the book late but was determined to read it anyway. It was fun. Not my usual thing but a pleasant way to spend some time anyway.
"Surprisingly Good!"by Wendy M. (see profile)09/25/10
Fun book to read! This is not something that I would have chosen on my own, because I'm not usually interested in fantasy-type books. I was pleasantly surprised when I sat down and began reading this,... (read more)
"Great introduction to the Fantasy genre"by Sheri B. (see profile)09/25/10
For our book club, we have decided to try reading a book in each genre, even (and maybe especially) ones we wouldn't normally consider. As a first foray into the Fantasy genre, this is a great book. ... (read more)
"The Magic Kingdom For Sale-SOLD"by MaryAnn T. (see profile)09/25/10
