The Battle

By Ashling Kwok, Cara King (Illustrator)

A boy's first day at knight school reveals unexpected friendships with ogres and dragons.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 16 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Edward's first day at knight school is daunting, surrounded by ogres and dragons. Clad in armor, he's ready for battle, but an unexpected gesture from an ogre changes everything. As Edward lowers his defenses, he discovers that the creatures he feared are just like him. Magic and fun unfold as he learns that perception can transform fear into friendship. Will Edward embrace this new world and find his place among the dragons and ogres? This enchanting tale explores the power of letting go and the magic that awaits when we open our hearts.

From the publisher

Edward is anxious to start knight-school. He puts on his armour, and prepares for battle. It’s sure to be terrifying with all those ogres and dragons about. But at school, Edward is befriended by an ogre who offers him some of her lunch. Edward soon realizes that maybe things aren’t as bad as they first seemed. In fact, his armour was holding him back. As he learns to let his guard down, magic and fun await and Edward realizes the dragons and ogres he feared are actually just like him.

The Battle is a story that every child can relate to and teaches kids that perception is everything. If we let down our guard, put our fears aside, and allow ourselves be in the moment, sometimes magic can happen. This is the perfect companion for any child worried about starting school.

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