Baxter Bean Books 1 and 2

A bundle of books 1 and 2 in the Baxter Bean series. 

Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Keeper of the Lost Cities!

Baxter Bean is not the Chosen One.

He's not a genius. He's not the son of gods or secret agents or wizards. He has no superpowers, not even the kind you find out about later at a critical point in the story.

You could say thirteen-year-old Baxter Bean just isn't the "main-character type." Shy and awkward, Baxter has a strict policy: never ever get involved in anything for any reason.

However, when Baxter is mistaken for his alternate-reality counterpart—a famous, magical hero—he's transported to an extraordinary world where castles float in clouds and rival kings battle for the throne. In this magical realm, Baxter joins a group of brave "misachievers" who are pushed to the edges of society because of their lack of magical powers.

Between dodging gangsters, accidentally swallowing a horse tablet (don't ask!), and trying not to embarrass himself in front of his first crush, Baxter discovers that being yourself might be the greatest power of all. With the fate of a kingdom hanging in the balance, can an ordinary kid from Earth save the day?

What readers love:

• Laugh-out-loud humor that keeps pages turning
• Clean, age-appropriate romance (first crush)
• Action-packed adventure with heart
• Themes of friendship, courage, and self-acceptance
• Perfect for reluctant readers ages 9-14
• First book in an exciting series

Ideal for middle grade readers who love magical worlds, funny coming-of-age stories, and books where ordinary kids become heroes.

-Silver Quill Award Winner for Young Adult Novel
-Silver Award Winner for Best Writing in Middle Grade and Young Adult from the Writely Literary Awards
-Notable Read in Middle Grade and Young Adult from the Utah Humanities Book Awards