Legend of Greg, The: An Epic Series of Failures

Thirteen-year-old Greg has a fairly normal life despite not fitting in and having only one real friend and an eccentric father, but when his father is kidnapped Greg’s life is turned upside down. He is taken to the Underground, a secret community inhabited by dwarves, trolls, and elves and where magic rules, and he learns that he is actually a member of a Dwarven family. He makes new friends, learns new skills, and builds self-confidence, all of which help him in his plans to rescue his father. This humorous fantasy-adventure novel describes Greg’s coming-of-age journey as he searches for his family and self-identity and is suitable for a literature circle, independent novel, or class read-aloud.