About the author
Bastian Wells writes adventures for young readers.
Pictures of Magic is a fantasy series for children beginning to step into longer books on their own, with stories built around courage, loyalty, hard work, responsibility, and chivalry.
Why these books exist
Adventure should form the imagination.
These books are written for readers who want danger, mystery, magic, and momentum, but also for parents looking for stories that honor good character.
The Pictures of Magic books especially keep young boys in mind: boys who are learning to read independently, boys who need heroes worth following, and boys who are ready for stories where bravery means more than being loud or reckless.
- Courage
- Loyalty
- Hard work
- Responsibility
- Self-control
- Chivalry
Adventure first
Virtue belongs inside the story.
In these stories, courage is tied to service. Strength is tied to self-control. Loyalty means standing by family and friends. Chivalry means protecting what is good, telling the truth, doing hard things, and helping others when it costs something.
The goal is simple: exciting fantasy adventures that help young readers imagine becoming brave, honorable, and responsible.
For author inquiries, email bastian@picturesofmagic.com.