by
C. D. Verhoff
Book: Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Mystery
______________________________________________________________
A boy steals a sacred stone and tries to ransom it for a wish.
______________________________________________________________
Summary:
In an effort to keep his siblings out of foster care and save his father from financial ruin, twelve-year-old George Applegate holds a sacred stone for ransom from its three otherworldly guardians. Unfortunately, the plan backfires when the guardians retaliate, bringing his worst fears to life one-by-one.
Armed with only his wits against magical foes, George must decide what it is his family really needs and how far he's willing to go to get it.
________________________________________________________________
Upper Middle Grade (ages 10-14), complete at approx. 61,000 words
________________________________________________________________