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Synopsis
Eckert's daring exploits have earned him a title - Baron de Bois de Malencontri et Riveroak - and he has settled down to a peaceful life as a feudal lord, with his beloved Angela at his side. But a new peril endangers his enchanted realm as the King of the Gnarlies teams up with the Earl of Cumberland, Jim's longtime rival, to kidnap his adopted son, Robert. Soon Sir Jim must assume the shape of the Dragon Knight once again to rescue little Robert, and he then finds himself entrenched in a magical battle royal - one he'll have to fight harder than ever to survive!
Is The Dragon & the Gnarly King appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This is a cozy fantasy adventure with magic, shape-shifting, and a rescue quest. Violence is present but not graphic, focusing on magical battles and adventure peril suitable for middle grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include kidnapping.
Who'll love this
Kids will love the action-packed rescue mission where a knight transforms into a dragon to save his adopted son from villains.