"You must find the Key. You are the only one who can."
With these words, Ambrose Peters learns that the bedtime stories his parents told him are real.
On his twelfth birthday, he and his friends Stan and Aurora discover a curious note in the library of his home, an old estate in the heart of Toronto. When peculiar creatures start turning up, the three of them stumble on a mysterious world hidden in the wild spaces of their once-familiar city.
But Ambrose's time is running out. With an ancient menace closing in on him, Ambrose must find the key to save himself, his friends, and the extraordinary—and dangerous—new world they only just discovered.
The Roughling is an epic adventure teeming with mystery, friendship, action, unforgettable characters and perilous secrets.
A great read for young teens!
"The Roughling is a unique story that engages the imagination and brings the reader on a journey of adventure, friendship and hope. When a cryptic note appears in his family's library and strange creatures begin stalking Toronto's streets, twelve-year-old Ambrose discovers the bedtime stories he grew up with are surprisingly real. With the help of his friends, he uncovers a hidden world buried just beneath the city he calls home. The setting is its secret weapon. The Roughling is set in a recognizable city but uses Toronto brilliantly, making the magic feel close and familiar. Fast-paced, suspenseful and anchored by a friendship that stands out, this is a book worth reading. The first of a trilogy, so look forward to more!"
