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Morgan Izaak is obsessed with his father's ancient books about the legendary Philosopher's Stone, he's even got a little alchemy lab set up in the church tower next door. And when Morgan and his best friend, Eny, find out about another mysterious stone that may be hidden in their own town-the Irish Stone of Destiny, called Lia Fail-he's determined to find it because he thinks it's the last hope for someone he holds dear. But Morgan's not the only one looking for the Stone, and by the time the two middle schoolers realize there's trouble afoot, Morgan has betrayed their friendship, strange creatures are loose in the land, and the Stone is lost... perhaps forever. Can Morgan find a way to help those he loves?
Morgan Izaak is obsessed with his father's ancient books about the legendary Philosopher's Stone. When Morgan's best friend, Eny, tells him about another stone that may be hidden in their own town-the Irish Stone of Destiny-he's determined to find it. But Morgan's not the only one looking for the Stone, and by the time the two middle schoolers realize there's evil afoot, Morgan has betrayed his friendship, bad-tempered giants are loose in the land, and the Stone is lost...perhaps forever. This charming, fantastical tale about faith is the first of two volumes about the Stone of Destiny.
Jim Ware is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary and is now a writer living in Colorado Springs. He is the author of several books, including the best-selling Finding God in the Lord of the Rings (with Kurt Bruner), as well as numerous books for children.
Morgan Izaak is obsessed with his father's ancient books about the legendary Philosopher's Stone. When Morgan's best friend, Eny, tells him about another stone that may be hidden in their own town-the Irish Stone of Destiny-he's determined to find it. But Morgan's not the only one looking for the Stone, and by the time the two middle schoolers realize there's evil afoot, Morgan has betrayed his friendship, bad-tempered giants are loose in the land, and the Stone is lost...perhaps forever. This charming, fantastical tale about faith is the first of two volumes about the Stone of Destiny.
Jim Ware is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary and is now a writer living in Colorado Springs. He is the author of several books, including the best-selling Finding God in the Lord of the Rings (with Kurt Bruner), as well as numerous books for children.