The Dragon and the Nibblesome Knight by Elli Woollard, Benji Davies
Published by Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) on August 21st 2018
ISBN: 1250150205
Pages: 32
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When Dram, the smallest dragon, takes off on his own for the first time, he splashes down into a lake. James, a knight, takes off his armor and wades in to help Dram, who was injured in the fall. Thanks to the circumstances of their meeting, Dram thinks that James is a lad, and James thinks Dram is a duck. Neither realizes that the other is their sworn enemy until after they are friends when they meet at Sports Day. They are expected to fight, but can’t help but hug instead. Their friendship inspires change in the dragons and knights around them, resulting in (mostly) peace between the two former enemies. Elli Woollard writes in a humorous rhyming style, accompanied by Benji Davies’ cartoon style. Though a few stretches are required (that James would mistake Dram for a duck, that the problems between the dragons and knights would be resolved so quickly), young readers who love fantasy fare will enjoy this story.

Reviewed by Sarah Cropley, Scarborough Public Library.