The annual Great Quest is about to be announced in Quendel, a task that will

determine the future of Marcus and the other boys from the village who are coming

of age. The wizard Zyll commands them to find the Rock of Ivanore, but he

doesn’t tell them what the Rock is exactly or where it can be found. Marcus must

reach deep within himself to develop new powers of magic and find the strength

to survive the wild lands and fierce enemies he encounters as he searches for the

illusive Rock. If he succeeds, he will live a life of honor; if he fails, he will live a

life of menial labor in shame. With more twists and turns than a labyrinth, and a

story in which nothing is at it seems, this tale of deception and discovery keeps

readers in suspense until the end.

Middle readers will find that The Rock of Ivanore fits nicely among the traditional

fantasies they so enjoy. They will also appreciate its fresh and inventive take on this genre.