Troelina is a headstrong purple troll, who should have known better than to trespass into Goatsland. Krug, the evil goat king, rules there, and he casts a terrible turning curse upon her-changing her into a gopher tortoise!
Nearby, but oblivious to the magical conflict happening within the Florida forest, is Eric. Eric is a city boy from New Jersey who is not too happy about living at his dad's place in the middle of nowhere. His parents are divorced, so he must spend the school year, but Eric hates being a misfit without his own friends.
Troelina's boyfriend, Fole, accidentally reveals himself to Eric. The two team up in a challenging quest to find the missing troll and foil the ruthless goat king's plans. In a secret journey involving an arrogant swan, nasty roaches, and a magical lake, the two transcend a variety of unique obstacles as they learn the true value of friendship. In the process, Eric discovers a new way of viewing his world and grows up-just a little.
This exciting, fast-paced novel will thrill middle-grade readers who enjoy fantasies packed with creative creatures and wilderness adventures.
About the Author: Wilma Fleming has published short stories in several anthologies. She has also written many columns, articles, and musical reviews for newspapers as a lifestyle reporter and freelancer.
Fleming holds a bachelor's degree from Houghton College and an associate's degree from Empire State College. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and a past member of the Creative Writers of Southern Tier (CWST) and the Florida Children's Author Team (CAT).
Fleming directed summer writing workshops and worked as a substitute teacher for elementary and middle schools in New York and Florida. She is married, a mother of five, and writes from her home studio.
