Majik by Jack Mcglame

In the lands of the magical valley Majik, rules are ancient, beasts guard the barriers, and a struggle for power pushes forward. Young Wilhelm Redheimer, nephew to the king and the youngest magistrate of the courts, must sneak away from his castle prison to pursue his interests in a good challenge and magic. All Wilhelm wants is to be free. As Wilhelm escapes to explore another day with his best friend, Tibed, he dreams of becoming a wizard and living in a place where the magic is real every day. Both he and Tibed have heard the stories about the forbidden Hidden Valley of Majik, where people perform sorcery, tame wild creatures, and even possess a black dragon. Not to be deterred by the king's warning to stay away from the valley—which is rumored to be dark, wicked, and riddled with witch and warlock alike—the two boys set off on a dangerous quest to seek the truth where they soon encounter dragons, witches, and other young wizards. In this entertaining fantasy...