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The great wizard Flaxfield's death leaves his twelve-year-old apprentice Sam half-trained, but when other wizards gather and debate his fate, Sam, not knowing whom to trust, leaves with only his dragon, Starback, for company, unaware of the perils he must face. The book delves into the themes of apprenticeship, wizardry, dragons, and the struggle for destiny. It features a mix of fantasy and action, making it an engaging story suitable for young readers.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Toby Forward
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