First Chapter Feedback

Need some criticism of my current project.

This is a middle-grade fantasy adventure for young boys, target word count is around 50k, I’ve got a strong concept and a great cast of characters. Below the paywall is the first chapter, roughly 2800 words. If you want an early glimpse at a very rough cut of my work, subscribe to the Stack and gibbs munnie.

What I’m looking for:

General first impressions

Predictions

Questions you have about where the story is going (in case I’m foreshadowing the right or wrong things)

Anything else you feel compelled to mention.