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In this child‑friendly fantasy tale, a minstrel's creative spirit, expressed through song, is closely tied to his beloved dragon pup. When a wicked showman thieves the dragon, the minstrel's songs lose their magic’s source, leaving him and his community quiet. Determined to retrieve his companion, the minstrel sets out on a journey that tests his courage, kindness, and the power of music to bring back what has been taken.
First publish date: February 1, 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Rosemary Sutcliff
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