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Genre: YA Fantasy Epic, YA Coming of Age
ISBN: 978-1-945783-52-4, 978-1-945783-53-1
Publication: October 7, 2026
Length: 291 pages
A Bond of Blood and Magick
by Scott A. Lund
“Richly imagined and brimming with warmth, wonder, and adventure. Once you’ve discovered the land of Boondoggle, you won’t want to leave!”
— David Wood, USA Today bestselling author of the Dane Maddock Adventures and much more
In a land ruled by three brother kings, a fragile peace holds sway. It is all their children have known. But when twelve-year-old Trudy, her younger sister Judy, and their cousins befriend the Watcher, the treaty with the North—secured years before by their grandfather, the Silverback King—is already beginning to fray.
Whispers of ancient magick linger in the air across the kingdom of Boondoggle, amidst legends of the last dragon and the young man who gained her trust. Sorcerers, luchorpáin, and other creatures thrive in a mystical grove hidden deep within the heart of the realm. But as Trudy and her cousins discover the mystical wonders of their own land, the threat of war continues to grow.
With their home and countless creatures in danger, the kings must call on old alliances—little knowing that some of their own children wield potential powers long thought lost. Can a bond of blood and magick overcome ancient enmities and a devastating war, or will the land of Boondoggle falter?
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Reviews
“Richly imagined and brimming with warmth, wonder, and adventure. Once you’ve discovered the land of Boondoggle, you won’t want to leave!”
— David Wood, USA Today bestselling author of the Dane Maddock Adventures and much more
“A Bond of Blood and Magick is a wonderful adventure. It perfectly encompasses the feel and comfort of a bedtime story, highlighting life lessons in a fun and eloquent way. As the kids in the story go from adventure to adventure, the people in their lives guide them through lessons about how to be good and just.
I loved the mix of humor, ethics, and dash of tragedy. As the kids encounter the reality of war, they’re able to find their strengths and help each other through the fear and uncertainty of their future.
As the “original” Judy, I enjoyed being reintroduced to characters I’d come to love as a kid. It reminded me of all those nights my dad, sister, and I stayed up dreaming and creating the world together. I’m so happy Boondoggle has finally made it to the page, where it can be shared with families and kids just like us. I hope you love it as much as we do.
I can’t wait to see what’s next for Boondoggle and all the creatures who reside there!”
— Aubrie Zornes, The original Judy, bibliophile, stay-at-home mom, and baker
“My childhood stories have come to life! On the page, Boondoggle has become grander than I had imagined. I’m thrilled to meet new characters and comforted to revisit old friends. I’m so glad Trudy and Judy will adventure again!”
— Kimberly Drobny, the original Trudy
“Within the first pages of A Bond of Blood and Magick, you’re transported to a realm of dragons, cyclopes, kings and queens, and magick. The rich details and genuine characters thoroughly immerse the reader, making it difficult to put down.
Throughout the story, there are themes of kindness, honesty, bravery, and many other morals and ideals not commonly found amongst contemporary children’s fiction. I can’t wait to read this book aloud to my own kids!”
— AJ Lund, Author, voracious reader, and mother of two
“I’m a huge fan of fantasy and books with heart, so A Bond of Blood and Magick was the perfect choice for me. I finished it within a few days because it was an excellent read.
I have eight amazing grandchildren, and I know they would love it as well. The story takes its characters seriously, giving them personality and depth, so I think they would be able to see themselves in Trudy, Smooty, and their cousins. The bond between the children is so special — wouldn’t anyone love to have something similar? In their relationships, and across their different adventures in the book, I see the magick of childhood.
I found the Fifteen Truthful Qualities and Chapter 13: Some Sort of Wisdom especially inspirational. I would highly recommend this for kids twelve and up.”
— Cindy Burbank, Avid reader