By Marie Verde

Sargon The Not So Great

Book 1 of Tales Of Enda

“Your mother smells of dragon breath!” might not be the best insult to hurl at a fire-breathing monster.

Sargon knows he’s not cut out to be a hero. He’s a loatron; a scale-covered, horned, goat-like mythical creature whose magical gift is running away when he’s frightened. While his fierce little sister Adorabelle dreams of becoming a great warrior, Sargon just wants to stop being called a coward by everyone in his village of Clewside.

But when you accidentally challenge a dragon to combat in front of half the town, backing down isn’t an option.

After the ancient dragon Fyriun attacks the spring fair and Sargon boasts that he’ll defeat him, the young loatron finds himself on an impossible quest. When his best friend is kidnapped by the vengeful dragon, Sargon must face his fears or lose everything he loves.

As Sargon races toward the dragon’s lair, he must learn to turn his greatest weakness into his most powerful weapon. With the help of his friends, including Mathan the strong, Willoughby the clever, and the battle-crazy Adorabelle, Sargon discovers that true courage isn’t about never being afraid. It’s about choosing to run toward danger instead of away from it.

SARGON THE NOT SO GREAT is a hilarious and heartwarming middle-grade fantasy about a young hero who learns that what makes you different might be exactly what makes you great. Readers who enjoyed stories like How to Train Your Dragon, Wings of Fire, and Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief will love this tale of misfits, magic, and the true meaning of bravery.