Jeff Brown's An Uncommon Bond tells the story of the unlikely friendship that develops between school bully Paul and the nerdy Edward. Paul is popular and known for his ability to pick on those who are smaller and weaker than him, while Edward is a shy, bookish boy who excels in his studies and stays away from trouble.
When a strange man hands Edward an ancient book with a message inscribed within, he realizes that he's been chosen to stop an evil wizard from gaining control of the world. In order to succeed, he'll need an ally and Paul may be the one person who can help him. Even though their relationship starts out rocky, Paul eventually starts to see Edward differently and recognizes his strength from within.
The two boys make a plan to stop the evil wizard and find themselves working together alongside a misfit group of rangers and their magical winged allies. As the group of unlikely heroes face off against the powerful wizard and his minions, they'll need to rely on each other if they hope to save the world.
An Uncommon Bond is a unique coming-of-age story that follows Edward and Paul as they learn to trust and rely on one another despite their differences. As external forces conspire to tear them apart, their bond deepens until it can't be broken. Through their adventures, they come to see that everyone has something special within them, no matter what labels society might put on them.
Along the way, the two boys face new dangers and make some unlikely friends, including a mischievous dragon and a temperamental bumblebee. Through their travels, Edward and Paul must learn the power of forgiveness and acceptance, as well as how friendship can transcend even the most difficult of circumstances.
An Uncommon Bond is a heartwarming story about the power of friendship and acceptance. Despite their differences, Edward and Paul form a unique bond that cannot be broken. Through their adventures they learn that bonds of friendship can extend beyond any labels or boundaries and can become something more meaningful.
