Barely one day after fulfilling his second mission for King Vandemere as Royal Reporter of the land of Serendair, young Charles Magnus Ven Polypheme-known as Ven-is off on another adventure. To keep them safe from the wrath of the Thief Queen, whose rage at their escape from the Grated City knows no bounds. the king sends Ven and his friends on an important mission. Age 10 and up-a delightful epic fantasy. Includes Readers Guide