Pseudonymous Bosch

Magic is completely fake, cheesy, and unreal. At least, that is what thirteen-year-old Clay believes. But when mysterious words suddenly appear on his classroom wall like graffiti, he finds himself taking the blame for a crime he cannot explain. His punishment is a one-way ticket to Earth Ranch, a bizarre camp for troubled kids located on a remote volcanic island. Magic is the absolute last thing Clay expects to find there, but the island is full of strange surprises. From a ghost wandering the ruins of an abandoned mansion to a llama that might actually be talking to him, Clay quickly realizes that nothing at Earth Ranch is what it seems. Hidden behind the thick clouds of volcanic smog lies a dangerous secret, and a dark force is threatening to erupt. Clay must unravel the island's mysteries and discover the truth about bad magic before it is too late. This hilarious and mysterious adventure will have you believing in the unbelievable.

Welcome to Earth Ranch, a secret camp on a remote volcanic island where everyone seems to have a spectacular magical talent except for Clay. Feeling completely ordinary and more than a little unlucky, Clay struggles to find his place among his gifted peers. His luck takes a wild turn when he discovers Brett, a mysterious boy who has just washed ashore and desperately needs a place to hide. As Clay helps his new friend vanish into the island's rugged wilderness, they stumble upon a scorching secret that changes everything. All the clues point to an impossible, fiery truth: dragons might have once ruled Price Island, and they might not be entirely gone! Now, Clay and his friends must race against the clock to uncover ancient mysteries and prevent the island from meeting a fiery end. Packed with quirky humor, unexpected friendships, and thrilling twists, this magical adventure will keep you guessing until the very last page.