One night to save his friends. One night to make a decision that will change his life. One leap into a magical world that will change them all forever.

Family has never really worked out for Ben. When 11 year old Ben Turner’s new foster parents demand he get rid of his two dogs, the only real family he’s ever known, a magical balloon, the F.S Quest, appears one evening outside his window. It was the escape he had often dreamt of. To all of their delight, the balloon distributes magical enhancements to them. But instead of floating away happily ever after, they happen upon a young girl and her brother in desperate need of rescue. Though Ben has entered a magical realm with an enchanted balloon at his command, has a wise magical guide, and magical troops on the ground, he also has sinister evil beings and an absolutely ruthless human family to deal with. Will the newly acquired magic be enough to help Ben and his friends free the young girl and her brother? Or--should they just sail away and leave well enough alone? And what about the powerful mysterious being who seems to be constantly tracking Ben? It certainly wasn’t the journey Ben had been hoping for. But is it the one he truly needs?  The Boy in the Balloon is the touching first book in a middle grade, contemporary fantasy fiction adventure series, Purlandion. If you like magical worlds, adventure and danger, friendships and sacrifice, with unexpected plot twists…you’ll love The Boy in the Balloon.  Order a copy of The Boy in the Balloon to start this exciting new Purlandion series today!