Little Miss Deirdre Heart was a proud tea party host - arguably the best to those who knew her closely. And although she was raised with good manners in the quaint town of Bellebrook by two loving parents, it doesn't take long for Deirdre to find herself far from home and in a lot of trouble. The Reason, one might wonder? - Grumpaguls.This contemporary fairytale is full of life and laughter. The Silver Scepter evokes elements of classic children's literature, while catering to a variety of audiences. Mankowski's innovative story and characters comes with enough complexity to leave readers wanting more than just this introduction to the fantastic world of Riverbed and Elderland.The Silver Scepter is the first installment in the'Tales of Elderland'