Handbook for Dragon Slayers - by Merrie Haskell (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A runaway princess, magic horses, and fire-breathing dragons populate a smart and adventurous coming-of-age story from the acclaimed author of "The Princess Curse."<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Like Gail Carson Levine's books, Merrie Haskell's middle grade fantasy adventure <em>Handbook for Dragon Slayers</em> mixes magic, mythical creatures, thrilling action, and a wonderful cast of characters.</p><p>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.</p><p><em>Handbook for Dragon Slayers</em> is a deeply satisfying coming-of-age tale wrapped in a magical adventure story.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>Tilda has never given much thought to dragons, attending instead to her endless duties and wishing herself free of a princess's responsibilities.</p><p>When a greedy cousin steals Tilda's lands, the young princess goes on the run with two would-be dragon slayers. Before long she is facing down the Wild Hunt, befriending magical horses, and battling flame-spouting dragons. On the adventure of a lifetime, and caught between dreams of freedom and the people who need her, Tilda learns more about dragons--and herself--than she ever imagined.</p><p>Merrie Haskell, author of <em>The Princess Curse</em>, presents a magical tale of transformation, danger, and duty, starring a remarkable princess as stubborn as she is brave.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Haskell'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.--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br><br>This 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.--<em>Booklist</em><br><br>Tilda 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.--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books<br><br>A haphazard, almost accidental progression of episodes builds smoothly to a lively and cohesive plot arc that will keep readers enthralled.--The Horn Book<br>
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