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Calling on dragons

Calling on dragons

The Enchanted Forest Chronicles, Book Three
Fairy TalesFantasy
Pages
288
Published
1993
Language
English

Synopsis

Queen Cimorene and the witch Morwen must team up when the King's magical sword is stolen by a group of power-hungry wizards. They set off across the Enchanted Forest with a collection of cats and dragons to recover the blade before the kingdom's magic is drained. It is a lighthearted adventure that subverts classic fairy tale rules with wit and common sense.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

FunnyWhimsicalAdventurousLighthearted
QuestFound Family

Genres

Fairy Tales Fantasy Juvenile Middle Grade YA Fantasy Humor Cozy Fantasy

About the author

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Patricia C. Wrede

Patricia Collins Wrede (born March 27, 1953) is an American author of fantasy literature. She is known for her Enchanted Forest Chronicles series for young adults, which was voted number 84 in NPR's 100 Best-Ever Teen Novels list.

Characters

Princess CimoreneProtagonist
MorwenProtagonist
King MendanbarSupporting
All characters in Calling on dragons

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read the other Enchanted Forest Chronicles books first?

    While "Calling on Dragons" is the third book in The Enchanted Forest Chronicles, it can be enjoyed as a standalone story. The main characters from previous books are present, but their backstories are sufficiently explained for new readers to follow along without confusion.

  • How does this book connect to Patricia C. Wrede's other works?

    This book is part of The Enchanted Forest Chronicles, which is one of Patricia C. Wrede's most well-known series. It shares the author's characteristic lighthearted fantasy style and clever subversion of fairy tale tropes found in many of her other novels.