When Mallory, a young kitchen maid, finds Arbican in a felled oak tree, he is covered with mold and mildew and looks nothing like the great enchanter he claims to be. But Mallory believes the tattered old man, for who but a wizard could have survived ages trapped inside a tree?

Arbican's powers have been strangely affected by the time he's spent in the tree. And now his rusty magic must be tested as the pair stumbles into the evil plots of the villainous town squire and his murderous henchmen. With Arbican's spells often causing disaster, can courageous Mallory help the wizard overcome their misfortunes?

Rosie, I'm sorry for the condition of this book as it's not the greatest. I got it from PaperBackSwap.com, so there was no knowing what its condition was going to be. I hope you enjoy it nonetheless. Have a good time reading, my CanadianColoradoan friend!

Oh COOL!!! I LOVE Lloyd Alexander's books and I haven't seen this one before!! How exciting!! BruceAlexander - this was a wonderful little package you sent me!! FOUR wishlist books - you're so generous!! You made my day and gave me a wonderful pick-me-up when I really needed one! Bless you, my friend! HUGS from a fellow Canuck!!