The Woods Out Back

"The Woods Out Back" is a 1993 book by R. A. Salvatore. It is part of the Spearwielder's Tales series.

Plot introduction

"The Woods Out Back" is the story of a young man who one day wakes up in a magical land called Farie. He must wear the armor of a legendary warrior and fix his spear.

Plot Summary

The story begins with the main character, Gary Leger, working at a plastic maufacturing factory. He eventually leaves the factory to return to his home (his parents house). After saying hello and goodbye to his mother and father, he begins reading his favorite book (The Hobbit) In the woods by his house. He then sees a pixie holding a small bow before he passes out on the ground. He then awakes in the mystical forest of Tira'N'Og in the presence of the leprechaun Mickey McMickey. After being seduced by a nymph, he is rescued by the elf Kelsenellenelvial Gil-Ravardy, or for short, Kelsey, who takes Gary on a quest to re-forge the spear of the legendary hero Cedric Donigarten. There are however two problems. The first is that to re-forge the spear, they require the services of the finest craftsman alive, the dwarf Geno HammerThrower. To solve this problem they capture him in his home. The second problem is that it must be forged in the flames of a dragon. On their way to visit the dragon Robert they are captured by the witch Ceridwen. Gary and company, through series of complex plans then escape Ynis Gwydrin and make it to the lair of Robert. Kelsey defeats Robert in single combat (with the help of Mickey) and convinces him to reforge the spear. Upon returning home, Gary is assured of the reality of all the events in the book when he sees that his book is still in the script of Mickey McMickey.