In the land of Eldearth, evil forces are invading, and the elderly Keeper of the Light is no longer strong enough to keep them away. Princess Arenelle has strong magical talent, and wants to set out on the quest to become the next Keeper--but she is a girl and can do no more than attend the Academy of Witchcraft. But Nell is determined, and convinces Owen, a poor boy, to disguise himself as the princess at the school while she starts toward her goal. Ages 8-10 208 pages
Contributed by Barbara Karp
