The Magic Book
The Forbidden Room
Hans reading a magic book at a table in a cave
Peter and Kristen lived in a small cottage by the forest with their son, Hans. When Hans was sixteen, he set out to seek his fortune. On his path, he met the Old Man of the Mountain, a wizard with a long white beard, who offered him a job keeping his house clean.
The Old Man's house was actually a cave deep inside the mountain. There was only one rule: Hans must never enter the locked room. But one day, after the Old Man left, curiosity got the better of Hans. He found the key and opened the forbidden door.
Inside, he found a Magic Book full of spells. Realizing he could use this to help his poor parents, Hans took the book and ran away home. Using the spells, he learned he could turn into any creature he wished.