DRAKE, ERNEST

Dragonology Pocket Adventures. 4 Book Box Set.

Somerville, Massachusetts: Candlewick Press, 2005. Original decorated slipcase. Light wear to all books. Slipcase: slight wear to edges & corners. ; With illustrations. Light wear to all books. Slipcase: slight wear to edges & corners. ; 13 X 11.6 x 5.5 cms; The Dragonology Pocket Adventures series is a collection of interactive, pocket-sized books set in the imaginative world of Dragonology, originally created by Dugald A. Steer and framed as the writings of the fictional dragon expert, Dr Ernest Drake. Written in a "choose-your-own-adventure" style, the books allow readers to make decisions that shape the direction and outcome of the story. In each book, the reader takes on the role of a trainee dragonologist, embarking on exciting missions to study, protect, or rescue dragons in various exotic locations. These adventures are presented as training assignments for aspiring members of the Secret and Ancient Society of Dragonologists (S. A. S. D. ) , which adds a playful and immersive layer to the reading experience. The series includes stories such as a mission to save the eggs of a Frost Dragon in Iceland, an effort to recover a magical stone from Dark Dragonologists in Europe, an encounter with Marsupial Dragons, and a journey to a lost city protected by a Winged Serpent in Mexico. Beautifully illustrated and compact, the books are designed to appeal to young readers with a love of fantasy, dragons, and interactive storytelling, offering both entertainment and a sense of adventure.. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 63227

Catalogue: Fantasy

Keywords: Children' Choose Your Own Exploration

SALVATORE, R. A.

The Thousand Orcs. The Hunter's Blades Trilogy Book 1.

Renton: Wizards of the Coast, 2002. First Edition; First Impression. Original Cloth. Light soiling to text block edges. Spine, covers & corners slightly worn & soiled. Dustjacket: light wear to covers, spine & corners. ; Light soiling to text block edges. Spine, covers & corners slightly worn & soiled. Dustjacket: light wear to covers, spine & corners. ; 24 x 16.3 x 3.2 cms; 345 pages; R. A. Salvatore (Robert Anthony Salvatore) is an American fantasy author best known for his Forgotten Realms novels, particularly those featuring the dark elf (drow) hero Drizzt Do’Urden. Born in 1959 in Massachusetts, Salvatore gained widespread recognition with The Crystal Shard (1988) , the first book in The Icewind Dale Trilogy. His works are noted for their dynamic combat scenes, rich world-building, and deep character development. Beyond the Forgotten Realms series, he has written original fantasy works, including The DemonWars Saga, as well as tie-in novels for Star Wars, including Vector Prime (1999). His influence on fantasy literature and role-playing games, particularly Dungeons & Dragons, has been profound.. Very Good- in Very Good dust jacket .

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Book number: 62961

Catalogue: Fantasy

Keywords: Fiction

TEPPER, SHERI S.

Northshore. The Awakeners Volume 1

New York: Tor, 1987. First Edition; First Impression. Original cloth. Light wear to spine, covers & corners. Slight bumping to top corners. Dustjacket: slight wear & fading. 3cm tear to front bottom margin. ; Light wear to spine, covers & corners. Slight bumping to top corners. Dustjacket: slight wear & fading. 3cm tear to front bottom margin. ; 21.1 x 14.5 x 2.5 cms; 248 pages; In "The Awakeners," Sheri S. Tepper envisions a future in which individuals from all walks of life begin to recognize and reject outdated, hierarchical systems in favor of a transformative, more enlightened way of living. Across the series, a diverse cast of characters confronts the decay and moral stagnation of their society, catalyzing a collective rise toward a renewed social and ecological consciousness. Tepper weaves together themes of personal discovery, the necessity for communal resilience, and the pursuit of balance between human advancement and environmental harmony. Through vivid world-building and incisive social commentary, the series explores how a shared awakening can challenge entrenched power structures and set the stage for a more equitable and sustainable future.. Very Good .

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Book number: LCB63150

Catalogue: Fantasy

Keywords: Ecology Community Collectives Collectivity Cooperation

WITANOWSKI, DAVID R.

Reynard the Fox

No Place: Calliope Press, 2012. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. ISBN: 0578087774. With library stamps & labels. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; Quarto; 287 pages. Good+ .

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Book number: LCH46870

Catalogue: Fantasy

Keywords: 0578087774 Fiction