The Mad Mage's Academy (Dungeons & Dragons: Endless Quest) by Matt Forbeck, Various
Published by Candlewick Press (MA) on September 3rd 2019
ISBN: 1536209244
Pages: 128
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Continuing his series of choose-your-own-adventure-style books, Matt Forbeck writes the Endless Quest series that take middle school readers through actual Dungeons & Dragons content in an adventure-filled quest. In The Mad Mage’s Academy, the reader is an elven rogue tasked with stealing the spellbook of Halaster the Mad Mage by posing as a student at the magical academy. There are many twists and turns related to the choices the reader makes that can lead to success or failure. This series of books is particularly good for kids who are already hooked on D&D, kids who love this style of book, or both. It may be an excellent way to introduce readers to Dungeons & Dragons if they haven’t heard of it before or to get those who are into D&D reading more books. Purchase wherever either is popular.

Reviewed by Sarah Cropley, Scarborough Public Library.