The Darziods’ Stone by Richard Smith

A brilliant British adventure tale that plunges readers into the past and dangles a treasure just out of reach. The Darziods’ Stone is a fine mixture of history, mythology, and fantasy, thrusting an engaging group of characters into an epic struggle with dark and sinister forces. With snappy dialogue, well-developed characters, and an innovative storyline, this novel doesn’t let up its frenetic pace until the epic conclusion, making for a highly entertaining middle grade adventure.