Spell for Chameleon

'Best novel of the year', British Fantasy Society Award 1978. The magical beginning of the captivating series of novels 'Xanth' by Piers Anthony,
Xanth - an enchanted country ruled by magic: each of its inhabitants possesses a unique talent. It is a land of centaurs, dragons, and basilisks.
However, for Bink from the village of North Village, life in Xanth is far from a fairy tale. He is the only one who does not possess a magical talent. And if he is not discovered - and as quickly as possible! - he will be banished forever. However, the kind wizard Humphrey is convinced that Bink has magic. Moreover, the demon Boregar and the magical wall painting insist that Bink has a talent, one that can rival the magic of the king, the kind wizard Humphrey, or even the evil wizard Trent.
But even with all this, no one can comprehend Bink's special talent. Bink is desperate. It is even worse than not having magic at all... and it does not save him from banishment!
And so begins the captivating series of novels 'Xanth' by Piers Anthony...