Slathbog's Gold by M. L. Forman is the first book in the Adventurers Wanted series currently containing four books. Fifteen year old Alex is mystified by a sign in Mr. Clutter's shop window reading "Adventurer's Wanted". When he inquires about the sign, he suddenly finds himself the eighth member of a team on a quest to defeat the dragon Slathbog in a land of elfs, dwarfs, and magic. The journey to the dragon's hoard is long and full of dangers including bandits, a troll, and wraiths as well as new friends.
Unlike many stories today where the pace is light speed and the action nonstop, Slathbog's Gold is a realistically paced tale where the journey is as important as the obstacles. I enjoyed watching Alex grow in confidence and character and look forward reading of his future adventures in the subsequent books. Excellent read for ages 10 and up.
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