Content levels
Trigger warnings
Not yet taggedHero archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
The second book in the Slamdalf series is coming out in June! Gerald wants to be the G.O.A.T. The greatest Hoop Mage who ever lived.There's just one problem.He just got dunked on by a goat.A literal goat.Now, under the watch of Dribbles, the perpetually dribbling dwarf, Gerald has a long road ahead. Magic to learn. Skills to build. And Net Goblins to outrun if he wants to survive long enough to improve.But just as things start to click, something goes wrong. Something is stolen, and Gerald is chasing danger through a portal before he's ready. Luckily, he has a coach who refuses to let him quit.Gerald doesn't have it all figured out yet, but he's got a dream and more determination than you can shake a blort at.For the kid who dreams big and is still figuring out the rest, this one's for you.
Is Slamdalf the Hoop Mage appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
A lighthearted middle grade fantasy combining basketball with magic. Contains mild peril when Gerald chases danger through a portal and must outrun Net Goblins, but the tone is comedic and age-appropriate throughout.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
Who'll love this
Kids who love sports and magic will enjoy following Gerald as he trains to become the greatest Hoop Mage ever, learning skills and facing funny challenges like getting dunked on by an actual goat.