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When a boy’s imagination takes him to a world of chivalry, he becomes Sir Dauntless and embarks on a quest to recover a unicorn that has mysteriously slipped free from a tapestry at Crag Castle. The adventure blends humor, courage, and magic, drawing readers into a whimsical tale of knights and mythical beasts.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Mollie Hunter
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