A big thank-you to the man at Deseret Book.

A few weeks ago, while in St. George with my family, my aunt Jil and I took a quick little trip over to Deseret Book, which was right across the street from our hotel, where the man working there recommended to us this book, Adventurers Wanted Slathbog's Gold by M.L. Forman. If I could I would thank-him, several times, because I don't know if I would have found this book otherwise, and it was quite a good read.

I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

From page 1 all the way to the end, this book kept me wanting more, and even once it was over all I wanted was more, more, more! What a cute, creative, funny, and magical book this is! Adventurers Wanted Slathbog's Gold is a perfect mix for young adult readers between The Lord of the Rings trilogy and the Eragon/Inheritance series. In my opinion, it is better than Eragon, and easier to understand (for young adult readers) than The Lord of the Rings can be at times. (Well, and for those of you readers out there who have tried to read The Lord of the Rings and found it to be too wordy and/or descriptive this book is much more fast-paced.) And, although from the very beginning 15 year old Alex isn't quite sure what he is getting himself into he is more than ready to be out on the adventure of a lifetime, meeting new people, learning all about magic (including the magic that is hidden within him!) and, of course, all while facing a bit of danger along the way. This book was such a great read that you and your kids for sure don't want to miss out on!