The Task of the Apprentice

Zarrow, a White Wizard Apprentice, has to pass a test called The Task of The Apprentice in order to complete his training and become a fully qualified wizard. The task he is set, is to make a magical staff from the tree of Redarberrar.
Ravenback, a Black Wizard Apprentice is also on The Task. His task is....to kill a White Wizard Apprentice!
Wizards, dragons, maidens in distress, castles, dungeons, pirates and a talking horse all get thrown into the cauldron in David Hallamshire's latest comedy novel.