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In this charming children's picture book, Leo the mouse stands out among his knightly peers who love combat. Instead of fighting, Leo devotes himself to reading. When his parents enlist him on a quest to tame a fearsome dragon, Leo discovers that stories are mightier than blades. By sharing tales with the dragon, a troll, and a griffin, he turns foes into friends and shows that courage can come in many forms.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Helen Docherty
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