The Last Dragonslayer - (Chronicles of Kazam) by Jasper Fforde (Paperback)

Number of Pages: 306
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Fantasy & Magic
Series Title: Chronicles of Kazam
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Age Range: 9-12 Years
Author: Jasper Fforde
Language: English

About the Book

In his witty first novel for young readers, "New York Times"-bestselling author Fforde introduces 15-year-old Jennifer Strange, who runs an agency for underemployed magicians in a world where magic is fading away. But when visions of the death of the world's last dragon begin, all signs point to JenniferNand Big Magic.

Book Synopsis

In the good old days, magic was indispensable. But now magic is fading: Drain cleaner is cheaper than a spell, and magic carpets are used for pizza delivery. Fifteen-year-old Jennifer Strange runs Kazam, an employment agency for magicians--but it's hard to stay in business when magic is drying up. And then the visions start, predicting the death of the world's last dragon at the hands of an unnamed Dragonslayer. If the visions are true, everything will change for Kazam--and for Jennifer.

Review Quotes

Fforde's forady into children's books will delight readers who like their fantasy with a dash of silliness.--Publishers Weekly, starred review

Fantasy readers with a taste for the silly should appreciate the subverted tropes.--Kirkus

Thoroughly entertaining . . . readers will easily sit back and enjoy the fun.--Booklist

Fforde's fantasy is smart, funny, and abundantly imaginative in its critique of commercial culture.--Horn Book

About the Author

Jasper Fforde is the internationally best-selling author of the Chronicles of Kazam, the Thursday Next mysteries, and the Nursery Crime books. He lives in Wales. Visit his website at www.jasperfforde.com.