The Boy in the Balloon: The Purlandion Chronicles
Sword & SorceryAdded on January 13, 2026
Description
A modern day fantasy adventure about a boy, two dogs, a magical balloon, and the unexpected world it introduces him to. Perfect for ages 8-12Foster child, Ben Turner, has to make a decision that will change his life forever when a magical balloon appears outside his bedroom window.Can an enchanted balloon and new friends with magical powers fix everything in Ben’s broken world? Will this adventure cost Ben the only parents who ever cared for him?Join Ben and his two dogs on the F.S. Quest as they sail into Purlandion, meet its amazing wounded prince, battle sinister magical beings, ruthless humans, and try to rescue two kidnapped children…all on an adventure that will change them forever!The Boy in the Balloon is an adventure packed modern day fantasy adventure in the tradition of The Chronicles of Narnia.
Reader Reviews
The Boy in the BalloonThis book was amazing. Ben, a young foster kid, is taken in by a childless couple. He has two dogs that have turned into his reason for living. One day, the dogs caused trouble and the foster mom explained that the dogs had to leave. Realizing she could have easily been talking about him, Ben decided to take his dogs and leave. That way at least he was with beings that truly loved him. Before he makes his escape, an opportunity for adventure arises. While on this adventure,
Goodreads giveaway for my kindle. I enjoyed this story, very relatable and fun to read. Definitely recommend even for adults!
I won this book in Goodreads Giveaway to read on kindle. While I am an adult I do like reading YA books at times. I have grandsons that I will then pass on the book to and then we will discuss what we do and don’t like about the stories and authors. As for this book I feel so badly to report that I could only get about 1/4 of the way through and I have no desire to pick it up again. I don’t find it in the least interesting, at all exciting although that is what I am assuming it’s supposed to be,
