Calling on Dragons
by Patricia C. Wrede
In the third installment of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles, the wizards are up to their old tricks again, but this time they have stolen King Mendanbar’s magic sword. Without the sword to balance the magic, the Enchanted Forest is in grave danger of being drained completely. It is up to Morwen, the sensible witch with nine cats, Queen Cimorene, and a ragtag group of companions to track down the wizards and reclaim the stolen artifact before the forest perishes.
Calling on Dragons is a delightful and humorous adventure that continues Patricia C. Wrede’s tradition of subverting classic fairy tale tropes. This book is perfect for children who love stories featuring strong, independent female characters and witty dialogue. It is an ideal choice for readers interested in fractured fairy tales and those who enjoy a mix of high-stakes magic and laugh-out-loud comedy. Fans of the previous books will love seeing Morwen take a lead role alongside the ever-capable Cimorene.
Highlights:
- A clever and humorous subversion of traditional fairy tale tropes.
- Features a strong, sensible witch protagonist and her many talking cats.
- Engaging world-building centered on the unique magic of the Enchanted Forest.
- Perfect for fans of The Princess Bride or Howl’s Moving Castle.