{"product_id":"9780062008169","title":"Handbook for Dragon Slayers","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eHandbook for Dragon Slayers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Merrie Haskell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike Gail Carson Levine's books, Merrie Haskell's middle grade fantasy adventure \u003cem\u003eHandbook for Dragon Slayers\u003c\/em\u003e mixes magic, mythical creatures, thrilling action, and a wonderful cast of characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolitical 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandbook for Dragon Slayers\u003c\/em\u003e is a deeply satisfying coming-of-age tale wrapped in a magical adventure story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003eHaskell’s sophomore outing is another clever, witty and empowering tale, fluently melding historical fact and legendary material. Tilda is a splendid heroine: Wry, intelligent, sensitive and stronger than she thinks....A truly terrific read.\u003cbr\u003eA haphazard, almost accidental progression of episodes builds smoothly to a lively and cohesive plot arc that will keep readers enthralled.\u003cbr\u003eTilda is an extremely likable heroine....Kids with their own physical anomalies may particularly respond to Tilda’s adventures, as will fans of the movie Brave or the How to Train Your Dragon book or movie.\u003cbr\u003eThis accessible medieval fantasy features three likable young people, several imaginatively depicted magical animals, and a couple of dastardly villains. As in Haskell’s The Princess Curse (2011), elements from European fairy tales inspire parts of the plot. This engaging fantasy traces the adventures of a bookish but brave heroine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSchneider Family Book Award\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780062008169\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":41065021440206,"sku":"9780062008169","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9780062008169.jpg?v=1648438937","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780062008169","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}