Before there was Robin, there was John.
In a world of magic and adventure, sixteen-year-old John Little is content to work in his family’s orchard and avoid trouble.
But when a powerful sorcerer known as the Thief King unleashes chaos on his hometown, the orchard is destroyed and John’s sister is kidnapped.
Armed with only a staff he’s ripped from his grandfather’s fallen oak, John sets out with his best friend Tuck on a quest that will take them to a lost world of magic and mystery. Along the way, they’ll discover hidden treasures of the Round Table, shape-shifting animal clans, and powerful foes.
As John and a new posse of friends realize that the fate of not just their loved ones but the entire country rests on their shoulders, will they have the courage and skill to save the day? Or will they fall to the forces of darkness?
Embark on a journey through John’s ennealogy (a set of 9 captivating books) blending young adult fantasy, coming of age tales, and a fresh twist on Arthurian legends, interwoven with the enchantment of folklore and pastiche.