Temple of the Dragonslayer: Dragonlance: The New Adventures, Volume 1 [Paperback]

Gr. 3-6. Timed to coordinate with the twentieth anniversary of the Dragonlance novels, this first volume in the Dragonlance: The New Adventures series introduces children to the venerable fantasy environment. The setting of this quick read is a basic sword-and-sorcery world, complete with dragons and goblins. The action is fast paced, and the text is simple. Young Nearra wakes up in a forest clearing with no memory of who she is or how she arrived there. She is told that answers can be found in a distant temple, where healers may be able to bring back her memory. A ranger, a warrior, an elf, and a wizard offer to accompany her, but they may have sinister motives for wanting to be her guides. Fantasy fans will probably find the story a bit thin, but it is a competent starting point for children new to the genre. Carlos Orellana
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The first title in an all-new Dragonlance series for young readers! Temple of the Dragonslayer launches a new series of Dragonlance adventures written specifically for readers ages 10 and up. Sized to fit the young reader market, the series features a new group of young companions who band together for friendship and excitement during the golden age of the Dragonlance world. Author Tim Waggoner has written frequently for young readers, and his novels and short stories have been nominated for numerous writing awards.