The Eye of Wilbur Mook

"The Eye of Wilbur Mook" by H. B. Hickey is a light-hearted fantasy novel from the 1940s that tells the story of Wilbur Mook, an extremely shy man who lives in fear of his overbearing boss, Pete Bellows, until his journey becomes a quest for courage and self-confidence. Wilbur's ordinary life is upended when he meets A. J. Merlin, who sends him back to the era of King Arthur, thrusting him into an unlikely mission concerning Excalibur. Despite his initial timidity, Wilbur slowly recognizes his inner strength and starts to appreciate his value as he faces obstacles. These include falling for his charming colleague, Miss Burnett, and standing up to Pete Bellows's bullying behavior. Through a mix of funny and perilous situations, Wilbur realizes that real courage exists inside him and that he is capable of remarkable things.