{"product_id":"handbook-for-dragon-slayers-hardcover","title":"Handbook for Dragon Slayers - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMerrie Haskell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTilda has never given much thought to dragons, attending instead to her endless duties and wishing herself free of a princess's responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMerrie Haskell, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Princess Curse\u003c\/em\u003e, presents a magical tale of transformation, danger, and duty, starring a remarkable princess as stubborn as she is brave.\u003c\/p\u003e--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTilda has never given much thought to dragons, attending instead to her endless duties and wishing herself free of a princess's responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMerrie Haskell, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Princess Curse\u003c\/em\u003e, presents a magical tale of transformation, danger, and duty, starring a remarkable princess as stubborn as she is brave.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 8.3 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 28, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schneider Family Book Award (2014)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handbook for Dragon Slayers\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42684225454143,"sku":"9780062008169","price":20.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/c4cb71485363c4ebe4f630d84ca74a09.webp?v=1764966818","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/handbook-for-dragon-slayers-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}