by David McKee, Andersen Press, hardback, 11.99

Melric, the magician, refuses to grant the king’s wish and give him more power. Infuriated, the king turns his attention to the sorcerer Sondrak. But Sondrak is a charlatan out to get both Melric’s job and the king’s power and kingdom. Time for Melric to work his ‘magic’ and reveal Sondrak for what he really is. Powerful and compelling.