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The original Beandom quest · 7-book series, complete

A Wonderful Week for a Quest

Magical beans. Misbehaving prophecies. Seven wonderfully questionable quests.

Start with A Wonderful Day for a Quest, where Jackdaw and an unlikely hero must unravel the Riddle of Ages. Follow a very eventful week of fantasy adventures, narrated with more wit than respect for heroic convention.

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Michael D. Young

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Is this for me?

For readers who want an extended comic fantasy adventure, family reading, and a complete series to enjoy at their own pace.

Reader note: Fantasy danger, villains, and heroic misunderstandings are part of the comedy. Try Book One to see whether the humor suits your reader.

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Where it fits.

Read the seven novels in numbered order. Extras are optional.

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Your story. Your way.

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Find your next chapter

Your reading order.

Read the seven novels in numbered order. Extras are optional.

Beyond the last page

A little more to explore.

Extras are optional. Discussion kits, character dossiers, timelines, and world guides may reveal story details; save them for after reading.

SONGS OF BEANDOM

Battle of the Bards

Sing along with the Battle of the Bards lyric videos, starting with “Fly Me to the Tomb.”

New lyric videos arrive on Saturdays through January 16, 2027.

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PLAY THIS WORLD · THE STORYBOOK SHELF

Your choices. A different ending.

Return to Beandom for seven illustrated branching adventures. Make questionable choices, follow Jackdaw’s commentary, and discover victories and memorable dooms.

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Choose A Wonderful Week for a Quest on the shelf. These short alternate-path adventures contain novel spoilers; each begins with a warning. Your progress saves as you read.

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BETTER WITH A FELLOWSHIP

Bring a quest
to your book club.

Free discussion kits for all seven books. Choose the matching guide after reading; discussion questions may contain spoilers.

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THE STORY KEEPS GOING

A little Beandom
for your everyday.

Games, maps, recipes, music, and printable adventures. Choose a collection and take your next detour.

Games, puzzles & creative quests 8 resources
Maps, badges & character extras 11 resources
Recipes, music & more 13 resources
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