Illustrated by Brandon
Dorman 
Hardcover
ISBN: 9781629728490
Page Count: 64
Middle Grade Fiction
Synopsis:
In ancient times, dragons posed the ultimate threat to the rest of the magical world. During the Dragon War, a group of specially trained Dragon Slayers banded together to stand against the onslaught. They called themselves Dragonwatch, and they succeeded in confining the majority of dragons to sanctuaries. Legend of the Dragon Slayer is the illustrated story of the very first Dragon Slayer who took to battle.
As the legend tells it, powerful monsters terrorized the kingdom of Selona on all sides. An unlikely hero named Konrad, the cobbler's son, accepts the king's challenge to defeat the monsters: fierce yeti, a merciless vampire, a dangerous gorgon, and a deadly phoenix. But Selona's biggest threat will come from the Dragon, and it will take every ounce of wit and experience that Konrad has acquired to stand a chance against such a formidable foe.
Legend of the Dragon Slayer features a never-before-published catalog of Dragon Slayers, a detailed map of the kingdom of Selona, and lavish full-color illustrations. Fantasy fans will love this stand-alone tale of valor, destiny, and magic. Learn more here.
About the Author
BRANDON MULL is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the
Fablehaven, Beyonders, and Five Kingdoms series. A kinetic thinker, Brandon enjoys bouncy balls, squeezable stress toys, and popping bubble wrap. He lives in Utah in a happy little valley near the mouth of a canyon with his wife, Erlyn, their eleven children, and a dog named Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Brandon
loves meeting his readers and hearing about their experiences with his books.
About the Illustrator
BRANDON DORMAN is the illustrator of the #1
New York Times best-seller The Wizard. He
graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho
with his wife, Emily, have three children and live in Washington. He is best
known for his book cover artwork on popular series like Dragonwatch,
Goosebumps, Fablehaven, and The Land of Stories. With more than twenty
picture books under his belt, he is an accomplished visual storyteller.
Review
I enjoyed reading about the legend of the dragon slayer and seeing the illustrations that went along with the story. It was easy to read, well-written, fast-paced and enjoyable to read. The illustrations were attractive and well-done. It felt like it was preparing me for the next book of the Dragonwatch series. Middle grade readers that enjoy the Dragonwatch series will enjoy reading this book and learning more about the legend. Even if you're not familiar with the Fablehaven and Dragonwatch series, middle grade readers will enjoy the storytelling in this book and it can be read as a stand-alone. This is a perfect book to pick up for your readers for the summertime. To learn more click here.
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