Path of the Templar, Book Two of the Jumper Chronicles

In this second book of The Jumper Chronicles, twelve-year-old Charlie and his mates discover an ancient compass that stubbornly refuses to point north. Instead, it steers them down a treacherous tunnel, each step taking them deeper into a world of dog-eating trolls, cross-dressing gods, and motorcycle-riding dwarves. As a cloak of darkness threatens to envelop the fellowship, Charlie loses his best friend, discovers true love, and is embraced by unexpected allies who guide him to a long-forgotten treasure that will change the world forever. W. C. Peever has truly channeled Tolkien in this book, bringing back the old Gods and creatures of Norse mythology in a vibrant modern context; seamlessly connecting the mysterious legends of New England with Old World history, leaving the reader wondering where the history ended and story began.