Aethelred and the Wand of Woe

Power can be dangerous without discipline... When young prince Aethelred finally gets the chance to explore the sea, he discovers a strange island, and an even stranger wand with unimaginable power. Using the wand's magic to perform daring acts of valor, he tries to overcome his fears by matching the courage of Gwendolyn, his older sister. The more he wields the wand, however, the more he realizes that an ancient and sinister power lies behind it all--and that a terrible price must be paid to regain his freedom. Will Aethelred find the strength to resist the promises the wand offers? Or has the dark magic already become too much a part of him?