Kids into books: Dragonspell

This week's title: Dragonspell

Author: John Parker

Illustrator: Errol McLeary

Publisher:Scholastic, $8.95

Age Group: 9-12 years


Dragon-Slaying

Result of Final Examination

Name: His Royal Highness Prince Timothy

Horse-riding

Result: FAIL

Comments: HRH fell off the Royal Steed three times during the horse-riding examination and twice remounted back-to-front.

Sword Fighting

Result: FAIL

Comments: HRH tripped over his sword several times, and missed the cardboard dragon completely on every occasion.

Putting on Armour

Result: FAIL

Comments: HRH put his helmet on the wrong way round. He fell over when all his armour was on, and needed help to get to his feet.