Rylander, Chris

"Greg Belmont learns he's anything but ordinary when he discovers he's a real, live, fantastical dwarf and sets off on the adventure of a lifetime"--Provided by publisher.

Thirteen-year-old Alex Weakerman gets more than he bargains for when his grandfather passes away and names Alex the new manager of his hometown's scrappy independent-league baseball team.

The ancient magic of Galdervatn continues to spread throughout the world, calling forth mythical monsters and new challenges for thirteen-year-old Greg Belmont and his Dwarven crew. Then Greg learns that the Dwarves' enemy, the Elves, are planning an attack led by their leader, Greg's former best friend, Edwin.

Ever since Greg Belmont found out he is a dwarf with magical powers, everyone is expecting him to be a hero. With a rogue group of Elves headed towards Chicago to destroy the Dwarven capitol, Greg sets out to find a powerful amulet, the only hope in stopping war with the Elves. But Greg's former best friend, now archenemy, Edwin, is also searching for the amulet, and Edwin is determined to find it first. Greg must race against the clock to stop Edwin and the Elves from destroying the world.

Ordinarily, thirteen-year-old Greg Belmont likes being ordinary, which would be fine, except that every Thursday his family's ancient curse strikes. Last Thursday a polar bear attacked him at the zoo. Now, however, Greg finds out the truth--he is actually a fantastical Dwarf. His dad gets kidnapped by the Bro-Troll and Greg must travel to the mythical world beneath Chicago, where Greg finds himself in the middle of a conflict of magic between the Dwarves and Elves.

"Greg Belmont learns he's anything but ordinary when he discovers he's a real, live, fantastical dwarf and sets off on the adventure of a lifetime"--Provided by publisher.

"The saga continues as Galdervatn spreads throughout the world, calling forth mythical monsters and new challenges for Greg and his Dwarven crew"--Provided by publisher.

Sixth-graders Mac and Vince operate a business charging schoolmates for protection from bullies and for help to negotiate conflicts peacefully, with amazing challenges and results.

Carson Fender, aka Agent Zero, must protect a powerful computer program. He's paired again with his friend, Danielle, aka Agent Atlas.

Sixth-graders Mac and Vince operate a business charging schoolmates for protection from bullies and for help to negotiate conflicts peacefully, with amazing challenges and results.