Greystone Valley
One tumble into a magical valley changes everything.
When twelve-year-old Sarah tumbles into magical Greystone Valley, she must help a bumbling wizard protect his spellbook from an evil warlord. With a pessimistic warrior and tiny dragon as allies, Sarah discovers her own magical destiny. (full description)
Fantasy • Young Adult • Action/Adventure
For fans of A Wrinkle in Time and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
“This story gets a 5/5 for not only being a wonderfully crafted story with vivid and realistic characters, but also for handling death (sudden death at that) at a level kids can understand.”
— 5 stars, Audible Review
About the Book
Twelve-year-old Sarah prefers fantasy books to real life—until her bedroom clock strikes thirteen and she awakens in Greystone Valley, where magic is real but nothing works quite right. The wizard Kay can barely cast spells, the warrior Dax predicts doom at every turn, and the fearsome dragon Keeley is only six inches long.
When an evil warlord threatens the valley with his army of beast-men and mercenaries, Sarah and her unlikely companions must embark on a quest through fey forests and dragon mountains. Along the way, Sarah discovers she possesses mysterious magical abilities that might be the key to saving not just Greystone Valley, but multiple worlds.
Greystone Valley teaches that heroes come in all sizes, magic exists in unexpected places, and sometimes the greatest adventures help us face our real-world challenges. Perfect for readers who’ve outgrown Magic Tree House but aren’t quite ready for Harry Potter, this portal fantasy balances humor and heart while showing that true bravery isn’t about being fearless—it’s about doing what’s right even when you’re scared.
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What Readers Are Saying
“I was delighted to find that it was one of those books that I couldn’t put down. There is a lot of action, a great deal of friendship. You will find acceptance, unconditional love, loyalty, honor and protectiveness throughout the pages.”
— 4 stars, LibraryThing Early Reviewer
“For all the kids who finished Harry Potter, who know Chronicles of Narnia like the back of their hand, and have moved on from A Wrinkle in Time… for the ones looking for that next classic fantasy and just haven’t found it yet – It’s Greystone Valley, hands down.”
— 5 stars, Goodreads Review
You’ll Enjoy This If You Like
- A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
- The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
Book Details
- Print length: 198 pages (paperback)
- Published: April 15, 2013
- ISBN: 978-1-938821-41-7
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