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In this Xanth tale, the legendary Gap Dragon has escaped, tearing through the land and sowing chaos. A mysterious forget‑spell has caused widespread amnesia among the inhabitants, while the three‑year‑old child Ivy’s curiosity puts her at risk of encountering the hungry dragon. As the kingdom scrambles to respond, the stakes—and the peril—continue to rise in this fast‑paced, whimsical fantasy adventure.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Piers Anthony
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