Tom Trueheart Series by Ian Beck

Tom's six older brothers are adventurers who go on dangerous quests in the Land of Stories. When his brothers fail to return in time to celebrate Tom's 12th birthday, a letter arrives from the Story Bureau addressed to Tom. It's up to Tom to find out why his brothers haven't completed their missions. Illustrations.

The Land of Dark Stories is guarded by the lighthouse of doom. Wolves and goblins patrol every forest and road. Here, the most frightening tales unfold. It's a far cry from young Tom Trueheart's home near the gentle Land of Stories.When the villain Ormestone kidnaps Tom's six older brothers and their princess brides, Tom knows he must make the journey to the dark land. He's an adventuring Trueheart, after all, and it won't be the first time he's faced Ormestone... moreThe Land of Dark Stories is guarded by the lighthouse of doom. Wolves and goblins patrol every forest and road. Here, the most frightening tales unfold. It's a far cry from young Tom Trueheart's home near the gentle Land of Stories.When the villain Ormestone kidnaps Tom's six older brothers and their princess brides, Tom knows he must make the journey to the dark land. He's an adventuring Trueheart, after all, and it won't be the first time he's faced Ormestone. But does he stand a chance after Ormestone shrinks him to the size of a thumb? His friend Jollity the crow will be by his side, and the strong-willed princesses have a plan of their own. but in the nd, this adventure rests on Tom's tiny shoulders.Can anything in the Land of Dark Stories end with Happily Ever After? less