The Quest for Faith

"The Quest for Faith" introduces Zack Gilman, a relatable 14-year-old grappling with the classic struggle of parental expectations versus personal identity. Zack, a self-proclaimed non-athlete, finds himself constantly at odds with his football-fanatic father. This chapter book, 190 pages long, plunges Zack into a fantastical adventure where he time travels to 9th-century Scandinavia. There, he discovers he is the fabled "Lost Boy," destined to undertake a crucial quest to the mysterious Jotunheim, the Land of the Giants. The story explores themes of identity, finding one's purpose, and the courage to embrace an unexpected destiny, all while navigating a thrilling mythological landscape. It's ideal for middle-grade readers aged 10-14 who enjoy adventure, fantasy, and stories about characters finding their true selves.

Fourteen-year-old Zack Gilman is not what you'd call a happy kid. The mild-mannered son of the world's biggest Minnesota Vikings fan, he is doomed to spend his days being dragged to football games, where he's forced to sing fight songs and make bratwurst runs for his dad's boisterous posse. The problem is, Zack hates all organized sports. The other problem is, he's six-foot-three, weighs 250 pounds, and his dad sees him as the next Vikings football MVP. Zack is back in ninth century Scandinavia once again. Now well aware of his bizarre role among the Vikings, he's on his way to the mysterious Jotunheim, the Land of the Giants, in search of the object that will fulfill the first of his duties as the legendary "Lost Boy." Zack has no idea exactly where he is going or what he'll do when he gets there, but he must get there soon, or risk losing his Viking friends forever.