Melric and the Dragon

By David McKee

Melric

JUVENILE FICTION

Formats: Hardcover Picture Book

Hardcover Picture Book, (CA $22.99) (US $16.99)

Publication Date: April 2016

ISBN 9781783441624

Rights: US & CA

Andersen Press (Apr 2016)

Available from local and national retailers throughout the US.

Overview

The fourth story featuring the loveable wizard Melric and his friends

When a dragon is spotted, the whole kingdom fears a fiery attack is imminent! The king organizes his army into hunting teams. But Melric knows that not all dragons are fierce—in fact, some like nothing better than chocolate cake. . .

Reviews

"A wonderfully involving tale. . . (Children) will love the story of Melric, resplendent in his red and gold starry gown but suffering from magician's block." —Observer on Melric the Magician Who Lost His Magic

"David McKee is a genius." —Times on Melric the Magician Who Lost His Magic

"Packed with detail... Another success for McKee!" —The School Librarian on Melric the Magician Who Lost His Magic

Author Biography

David McKee is a picture book illustrator who has created such modern classics such as the Elmer series and the Melric series. His first book was published in 1964, and his books are now published in more than 35 languages throughout the world.

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