The Game of Sunken Places

M. T. Anderson's 'The Game of Sunken Places' is the thrilling first installment in the Norumbegan Quartet, a fantasy adventure where two friends, Brian and Gregory, find themselves drawn into an ancient, magical board game. While staying at an eccentric relative's mansion in rural Vermont, they accidentally activate the game, which plunges them into a world of enchanted creatures and a ritual conflict between supernatural factions. The boys must navigate challenges, form alliances with characters like Kalgrash the troll, and learn to trust each other to win the game and ensure the victory of the Norumbegans. This chapter book is ideal for readers aged 8-11 who enjoy rich fantasy, mystery, and stories about friendship and bravery.