Thomas Wildus and The Book of Sorrows (The Elandrian Chronicles 1)
<h4><i>"If your students love the likes of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson, they are sure to be equally obsessed with The Book of Sorrows Series!”</i> – Lit with Lyns<br><br></h3>"Magic is real, Thomas. No matter what happens, always remember that magic is real."<br><br>Seven years have passed, and Thomas hasn't forgotten. He hasn't forgotten the blue of his dad's eyes either, or the tickle of beard on his cheek as they hugged goodbye for the very last time.<br><br>Now, with his 13th birthday rapidly approaching, Thomas's search for magic is about to take a radical and unexpected turn. At an out-of-the-way shop filled with dusty leather books, a strange little man with gold-flecked eyes offers him an ancient text called <i>The Book of Sorrows</i>. The price is high and the rules are strict, but there's no way Thomas can resist the chance to look inside.<br><br>With the mysterious book guiding the way, a strange new world is revealed – a world in which Thomas has a name and destiny far more extraordinary than he ever imagined. But time is short. Even as Thomas uncovers his secret family history, a powerful new enemy emerges, threatening to end his rise to power and destroy everything he holds dear. <br><br><b><h3>Pick up your copy and start the adventure today!</b><br><br><h2><li>WINNER! Feathered Quill Book Award<br><br><li>WINNER! Readers' Favorite Book Awards <br><br><li>Award-Winning Finalist - International Book Festival<br><br><li>Finalist! Red City Book Review Awards </h2><br><br><i>“…an adventure tale that proves hard to put down.” </i>– Midwest Book Review<br><br><i>“Reading this truly well-written novel was a lot of fun… It had plenty of exciting moments, funny parts, intriguing developments, and characters you just have to love… Harry Potter fans would love Thomas Wildus too. And while the story is aimed at younger readers, adults can also enjoy it.”</i> – 5 Stars, Reviewed by Kim Anisi for Readers’ Favorite<br><br><i>“An exciting story about family, friendship, magic, and good versus evil.”</i> – KidsBookshelf<br><br><i>“For fans of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson, I would definitely recommend this book as a must-read…”</i> – Alliee Reads<br><br><i>“This is a wonderful fantasy tale well-told by the author. The character development is good, the friendships Thomas has are heart-warming and the magic is unpredictable.”</i> – Long and Short Reviews<br><br><i>“Thomas Wildus and the Book of Sorrows is an enchanting foray into a fantasy world where stories can become realities, science and magic intersect, and crystals hold the power to destroy. If you’re looking for an enthralling and thought-provoking read, this is the book for you!” </i>– Middle Grade Minded <br><br><i>“I am always so excited when I come across a book series that I KNOW my middle schoolers will LOVE! I hit the jackpot when I had the opportunity to review the book, Thomas Wildus and the Book of Sorrows by J.M. Bergen. It is exactly the type of book my students are always interested in! … If your students love the likes of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson, they are sure to be equally obsessed with The Book of Sorrows Series!”</i> – Lit with Lyns