The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett. Great book.
Sounds interesting... but I tried reading one of his books and didnt even get past chapter 4 it was that bad >.>
I had the same problem when I was younger...
I loved his books about Johnny Maxwell though.
Magician by Raymond E. Feist
10/10 my all time favourite book. I've read it too many times to count..
I'm currently reading his newest book, Rides A Dread Legion. It really doesn't live up to his previous work, not that any of his recent novels have.