Handbook for Dragon Slayers (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780062008169)

Like Gail Carson Levine's books, Merrie Haskell's middle grade fantasy adventure Handbook for Dragon Slayers mixes magic, mythical creatures, thrilling action, and a wonderful cast of characters.

Political upheaval sends Princess Tilda fleeing from her kingdom in the company of two hopeful dragon slayers. The princess never had any interest in chasing dragons. The pain from her crippled foot was too great, and her dream was to write a book. But the princess finds herself making friends with magical horses, facing the Wild Hunt, and pointing a sword at fire-breathing dragons. While doing things she never imagined, Tilda finds qualities in herself she never knew she possessed.

Handbook for Dragon Slayers is a deeply satisfying coming-of-age tale wrapped in a magical adventure story.

Author: Merrie Haskell
ISBN-10: 0062008161
ISBN-13: 9780062008169
Publisher: HarperCollins
Language: English
Published: 05/28/2013
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.60w x 1.30d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 10
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 165659 / Handbook for Dragon Slayers

Award: Schneider Family Book Award - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2013
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2013
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2013 pg. 131
School Library Journal 12/01/2013 pg. 114
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 79 - Superior,Well Above Average