A thrilling debut novel where fantasy and science fiction meet, dragons aren’t as innocent as they look (which is to say, not innocent at all), and nothing is quite what it seems.
Anne has spent most of her thirteen years dreaming of the day she and her best friend Penelope will finally leave Saint Lupin’s Institute for Perpetually Wicked and Hideously Unattractive Children. When the big day arrives, a series of very curious happenings lead to Anne being charged with an epic quest. Anne, Penelope, and new adventuring partner Hiro have only days to travel to strange new locales, solve myriad riddles, and triumph over monstrous foes–or face the horrible consequences.
Packed with action, humor, and endless heart, this debut novel marks the first volume in an irresistible and original fantasy series.
Illustrated by Mariano Epelbaum
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Get ready for dragons, robots, and an even more dangerous quest in the sequel to The Adventurer’s Guide to Successful Escapes!
Anne, Penelope, and Hiro have returned to Saint Lupin’s Quest Academy for Consistently Dangerous and Absolutely Terrifying Adventures, where there’s only one way to leave: pass or fail. At the annual Quest Academy awards, they’re recognized for their success in their first outing-Best Illegal Quest That Nearly Destroyed the Entire World–but a strange boy steals Anne’s gauntlet and activates a new quest that pits them against all of dragonkind. Their charge: kill the dragon queen. The problem is, Anne doesn’t want to kill any dragons! But ignoring a quest can have horrible consequences, just as killing the dragon queen would start an all-out war between people and dragons. To avert disaster, Anne and her friends will have to dodge robot attacks, defeat new foes, and survive the dangerous dragon trials just for a chance to explain.
With charming, funny text and lots of heart, The Adventurer’s Guide to Dragons is the perfect read for anyone who likes fantasy with lots of laughter.
Illustrated by Mariano Epelbaum
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Accolades for The Adventurer’s Guide to Successful Escapes:
BookExpo America (BEA) 2016 Middle Grade Buzz Book
Indies Introduce Summer/Fall 2016
2016 ABC Best Books for Young Readers
The Children’s Book Review Best New Kids Books for Preteens and Tweens | September 2016
Starred listing by The Canadian Children’s Book Centre in their Spring 2017 “Best Books for Kids & Teens”
Praise for The Adventurer’s Guide to Successful Escapes:
“Featuring a colorful and diverse cast of characters…and sometimes ridiculous yet nail-biting action, this is a highly distinctive, smart take on the fantasy novel.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The first in a fantasy adventure series with a unique crew of characters, this will tickle funny bones and leave readers awaiting the next installment.” —School Library Journal
“funny and fresh” —Booklist
Praise for The Adventurer’s Guide to Dragons (and Why They Keep Biting Me):
“Fans of the first will not be disappointed with this humorous sequel.” ―Kirkus Reviews