THE DRAGONSLAYERS

by Bruce Coville ‧ RELEASE DATE: June 1, 1994

A wispy confection from the author of My Teacher Is An Alien (1989) and other bonbons, featuring a fire-breathing dragon, a misguided witch, talking animals, a hottempered princess, a plucky young page, and ""the world's oldest working squire."" When King Mildred (yes, Mildred; he had a difficult youth) offers half his kingdom and his daughter Wilhelmina's hand to whoever slays the dragon created by witch Grizelda, only old Squire Elizar volunteers; but the feisty princess, in disguise, slips out to do the deed herself. A few quick adventures later, the dragon is bloodlessly vanquished, Elizar discovers that Grizelda is really his long-lost wife, and Willie achieves her heart's desire -- knighthood. Most of these ideas recall such longer fantasies as Patricia Wrede's Dealing With Dragons (1990) and its sequels, but Coville's sly sense of humor gives it all a tasty glaze.

Pub Date: June 1, 1994

ISBN: 0671798324

Page Count: 128

Publisher: S&S

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: May 15, 1994

Categories: CHILDREN'S