The Game of Sunken Places
An "enormously entertaining"* adventure novel from award-winner M. T. Anderson. When Brian and Gregory receive an invitation to stay at a distant relative's strange mansion...well, they should know better than to go, because trips to relative's houses rarely go well. But they go anyway. And they stumble into the Game of Sunken Places, a board game that mirrors a greater game for which they have become players, an adventure that goes far beyond the board. Soon the boys are dealing with trolls with bad attitudes, warring kingdoms, and osme very starchy britches. Luckily, they have wit, deadpan observation, and a keen sense of adventure on their side. With plenty of action, suspense, and dark humor, M. T. Anderson crafts a fantastic tale. Middle grade readers will find a surprise around every corner. * The New York Times Book Reivew