The Quest

With a wild abandon, new author Leisa Hartnett sets a bold pace for young, independent readers in The Quest, a lavish fantasy reminiscent of the work of Philip Pullman and Roald Dahl. As playful as it is learned, this book draws readers into a world where three siblings have found a familiar, yet strange world through a portal in a new mansion their family has recently moved into. Ben, James and Sarah Whittley enter a parallel universe called Agidor in which landmarks are recognizable, but the magical happenings and creatures that roam the streets are not. Here they learn they have an important role to fill. At the insistence of new friends, they attempt to rescue the rightful ruler and restore him to the Peacock Throne of Agidor, thus defeating his brother who brings evil and darkness to the realm. When the children are separated in this other world, the brothers must race against time to rescue both Sarah and the prince.