Westmark

lloyd alexander

When Theo agrees to print a traveling showman's pamphlet, he only thinks of the money it will bring in. Instead, it sets off a chain reaction that results in the smashing of the press and the murder of his master. Caught on the wrong side of the law, Theo must flee the city. Soon, he has teamed up with the traveling showman Count Las Bombas (who is actually a con artist) and his servant. The trio is soon joined by Mickle, a clever, strong-willed girl with a mysterious past. Performing feats that astound and amaze, the motley crew falls into a trap set by Chief Minister Cabbarus, who is determined to wrest power from the grief-stricken king. Now they must not only save themselves-they must save the kingdom...

Genres fantasyyoung adultfictionadventurechildrensmiddle gradescience fiction fantasyhistorical fictionhigh fantasyyoung adult fantasy

184 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published May 12,1981

Series

Westmark

Literary awards

national book award, vermont golden dome book award,

This edition

Format: 184 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published: January 14, 2002 by Firebird Books
ISBN: 9780141310688
ASIN: 0141310685
Language: English

About the author

lloyd alexander

Lloyd Chudley Alexander was an influential American author of more than forty books, mostly fantasy novels for children and adolescents, as well as several adult books. His most famous contribution to the field of children's literature is the fantasy series The Chronicles of Prydain. The concluding book of the series, The High King, was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1969. Alexander's other books have also won the National Book Award and the American Book Award. He was also one of the creators of Cricket Magazine.