Soar into another land in an alternate dimension when you read The Dragonstones of Acarnania, the first book of a sensational new series for teens. Brant is a fourth generation wizard like no other. He has morals and he strives to do the right thing, despite his passions and ambitions. He sets out with his lifelong friend, Logan, to recover seven stolen dragonstones. Each dragonstone is a precious stone that contains the swirling image of the dragon inside. Logan, who has a distaste for just about everyone he meets, learns a valuable lesson in patience during this journey with Brant. They are joined on their quest by Zeata, a beautiful and feisty healer. Zeata's self-determination and stubbornness is also put to the test. On their adventures, the three survive dragon attacks, gully dwarves, deceit and each other! Join this unlikely trio on a sometimes comical journey, where secrets are revealed and gully dwarves prove to be the most annoying of little creatures. Z. L. Penistan of Johnstown, New York, is working on Book Two of the Acarnania stories. She was inspired to write the series because "I've had firsthand dealings with bullying and I wanted to write a book that would appeal to teens with dragons and wizards, but also bring subtle messages into the story and make it entertaining. It seems that these days, teens and some adults have no tolerance for those who may be different." http: //SBPRA.com/ZLPenistan

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