Slamdalf the Hoop Mage

Bys: McGowan, Ryan Paul and McG, R. P.

The debut novel by R.P. McG featuring a reluctant hero who just wants to play ball.

Meet Slamdalf, a young, overconfident Hoop Mage whose dreams of greatness are crushed when he gets dunked on by a goat. A literal goat. Armed with only beginner magic, questionable confidence, and a gruff dwarf coach who never stops dribbling, Slamdalf is about to discover that saving the world sometimes starts with learning how to pass.

Set in a wildly imaginative fantasy realm of Ballendore, Slamdalf's journey is packed with strange creatures, portal-hopping troubles, ridiculous training sessions, and one extremely questionable sentient basketball.

This is a fast, laugh-out-loud adventure that blends classic fantasy structure with modern humor-written for kids, but clever enough that adults will catch jokes flying straight over younger readers' heads.

Perfect for independent readers, read-alouds, and anyone who likes their fantasy with heart, absurdity, and a strong underdog story.What You'll Find Inside

A grumpy dwarf mentor
A reluctant hero learning his powers
Ridiculous creatures that feel funny and dangerous
Clean humor kids love and layered jokes adults appreciate
Lil' guys called blorts
A pun filled world

Who This Book Is For

Upper middle-grade readers ready for sharper humor and bigger stakes
Teens who enjoy fantasy that doesn't talk down to them
Adults who like whimsical fantasy
Parents looking for a book that works as a solo read or a shared one

Read This If You Like...

Discworld (the lighter, more playful books)
Percy Jackson, but sillier
Douglas Adams, minus the cynicism
Books that make kids laugh and adults think, "Okay, this is actually good"
Sports stories with underdog arcs, even if you "don't like sports"

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G4JRBRB3
• ISBN13: 9798276725741
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"