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Synopsis
In this latest of Gordon R. Dickson's adventures of Jim Eckert - the twentieth-century scholar who has come to live in a medieval age where magic works and Jim himself can become a dragon at will - Gordon R. Dickson draws on the richness of the greatest medieval legend of all, the tale of Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. In the legends, after their final battle, Arthur and his knights went to Lyonesse, the land under the sea. Now Lyonesse is threatened by a resurgence of the Dark Powers, those mindlessly malevolent forces that struggle to stop the course of History. And Jim Eckert and his friends are called upon to stop them. Although centuries have elapsed, Arthur and his court live on in Lyonesse because there are still those who believe in them. And Arthur and his knights are proud; too proud to easily accept help from Jim Eckert and his allies. But they will have help - from Jim in his dragon form, from knight-in-armor Sir Brian Neville-Smyth, from the brilliant archer Dafydd ap Hywel, and from one small hobgoblin.
Is The Dragon in Lyonesse appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This lighthearted fantasy adventure features a modern scholar who transforms into a dragon to help King Arthur fight malevolent forces. Contains moderate fantasy combat but maintains a cozy, humorous tone throughout.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence.
Who'll love this
Kids will love the idea of a regular person who can turn into a dragon and team up with King Arthur and his knights on magical adventures.