Twelve-year-old Clovermead Wickward's head is filled with stories of
adventure. She dreams about the thrill of a sword fight, the excitement
of heroic quests, and the clash of mighty armies. The last thing she
expects is for those dreams to come true. It seems that her beloved
father, Waxmelt, is not who she has believed him to be-but is harboring
secrets that threaten to tear their family apart.