Strange Magic
by Mark Hammar
Illustrator: Martha Lynn Lawson
Gray Wolf Publishing | July 1, 2000 | Trade Paperback
When young Justin returns from the School for Sorcerers, he finds beautiful Balmoria, the land of his childhood, in ruins. An evil witch has taken power over the kingdom, his father and oldest sister are dead, his older brother is incapable of ruling, and the spirit of the people is destroyed. In this hour of trouble no one else can lead them. Will Justin be victorious over the witch and her minions of giant rodents with this feeble and untrained army? Find out in this first book of the Battles of Balmoria series.