Brandon: Book One of the Wizard Rift Series

This Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Quarterfinalist tells the tale of a thirteen-year-old boy who is pulled through a magical rift into another world facing impending doom from a race of monstrous creatures called Arachniguards. As Brandon deals with threats and gains allies, he faces the larger question of whether he should only try to get back to his parents or whether he should stay to help in the battle with the Arachniguards. Brandon's confidence grows as he overcomes incredible challenges, but can he really make a difference in a climactic battle with an overwhelmingly powerful opponent? "Brandon" is the first of three books in the Wizard Rift series. Each book is a collaborative project between the author and one of his children. The goal of the Wizard Rift series is to not only to tell a great story based on the imagination a child, but also to teach important lessons. In "Brandon", the focus is on the importance of believing in yourself and keeping an open mind. Brandon's mother teaches him the mantra, "Know what you know, but believe you can do anything." This mantra serves Brandon well as he makes his way through a world of incredible creatures, perilous dangers, and interesting allies who are not always what they seem to be.