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The Dragon Slayers’ Academy returns bigger and brighter, now 112 pages with a new yearbook at the end of each tale. Illustrated by Bill Basso, each story includes funny profiles of the faculty, staff, and especially the students. When a traveling minstrel predicts he will become a hero, Wiglaf signs up for the Academy—though he can’t even stand the sight of blood. The book blends school life, magic, and humor in a fresh, young adult‑friendly format.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Kate McMullan
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