Inky & the Missing Gold

by Don Stansberry

A very small wizard named Inkydomus lives in the ruins of an abandoned castle. Because of a curse placed on his father, he has lived over three hundred years and has grown to a height of only twelve inches. His legendary adventures working for the royals are known throughout Europe. These stories have been passed down for generations among the royal and poor alike. Now after nearly a hundred years of hiding from a life he despised, he finds someone is searching for him. The thought of an adventure is surprisingly appealing and Inky allows himself to be captured and taken to a king who needs a mystery solved. The adventure he finds is far more perilous than he ever expected. A cruel king, strange creatures, a zoo full of monstrosities, and an unexpected friendship will change his life forever in the search for missing gold.Inky & the Missing Gold is well written and excellent reading for the middle school to high school set. Medieval fiction at it’s best, Don Stansberry captures not only castle life but includes historical information like Knights of the Templar. First in a series, this book is popular not only in the classroom but the in the bookstores.

128 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2007

About the author

Don Stansberry is a native West Virginian and an elementary school teacher. Don's book Secret Blood took top honors for best spiritual fiction at the London Book Festival and was winner of the religious fiction category at the 2013 Indie Book Awards. His children’s book Crusty was named a finalist in the USA Book News Best Book Awards.

Don has been a public school teacher since 1984 and always had an interest in writing. He was the head coach for the Parkersburg High School girls’ basketball team for 16 years.