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A little boy imagines the adventures he would have if he lived a thousand years ago and was the squire of a bold knight who fought dragons and trolls. The story includes fantastical creatures and a touch of chemistry and kinetics.
First publish date: 1968
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Mercer Mayer
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