The Dragon's Apprentice: Part 1

By LINDA McNABB

Toby!

It wasn't a shout, it was a bellow and it rumbled around the empty stables. It meant he was in trouble again. With a sigh, Toby threw the last of the straw onto the stone floor and went in search of his master. Snow was falling lightly but the dark clouds promised more to come.

The Master Groom was standing outside the stables and he looked furious. His eyes bulged and the cords on his neck stood out. 'Toby, this is the last straw!' he roared.

The smell of stale mead made Toby flinch but he stood his ground. 'What can I do for you, master?' Toby asked politely, bowing his head.

'Why haven't you brought the horses in?'

'I did, several hours ago,' Toby pointed to the horses' pen but it was empty. He frowned, knowing he had shut the gate.


Publisher: HarperCollins.

Price: $14.95.

Age group: 9-12 yrs

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