The Good King's Fall — R.L. Toalson

A beloved king. A peaceful kingdom. An war that requires a fall. Years before the kingdom of Fairendale found itself under the cruel hand of an unjust king, it was ruled by the kind and honorable King Brendon. But King Brendon has no magical son, only a magical daughter, and the laws of the land forbid women to rule thrones-which means King Brendon has no more claim to the throne. His people, however, love him and would like to see him continue his reign for all of his days. But, alas, it is not to be. Another hopeful king, one with powerful magic that gives him a much stronger claim to the throne and a massive army at his back, marches against King Brendon and his loyal people of Fairendale, and they must find the strength and courage to fight or the even greater strength and courage to surrender. The Good King's Fall is the prequel that begins the story of Fairendale, a magical middle grade series that explores the world of fairy tales, dragons, wizards, and other magical creatures. The world of Fairendale revolves around villains and heroes-all on a quest for what they believe is right. But one cannot always know, at first glance, who is the villain and who is the hero. Throughout the series, the story of King Willis and his determination to keep the throne is woven into the story of his son, Prince Virgil, heir to the throne and friend to the village children, and the story of fairy tale children fleeing for their lives-children who become what we know as fairy tale villains, for one good reason or another. But, remember, one cannot always know, at first glance, who is the villain and who is the hero.