
By Stephanie Peters, Fern Cano (Illustrator)
Part of the Far Out Fairy Tales series
A swordmaker discovers a dragon crafting exquisite swords. Will he confront the mysterious helper?
In a village beset by dragon sightings, a swordmaker struggles to meet knights' demands. Mysteriously, exquisite swords appear on his workbench each morning. To his astonishment, a dragon is crafting them. As the swordmaker grapples with this revelation, he must decide whether to approach the talented beast. This enchanting twist on 'The Elves and the Shoemaker' invites readers into a world where unexpected alliances forge new paths. Will the swordmaker embrace the dragon's help, or will fear drive them apart? Dive into this graphic novel to uncover the magic behind the blades.
A nearby dragon sighting has area knights clamoring for new swords, but the village’s swordmaker is having trouble keeping up with orders. Then one morning he discovers a new sword waiting on his workbench. From its etched blade to its jeweled hilt, it’s a thing of beauty. The next morning, there are two, and the next there are three. The delighted swordmaker hides in his workshop to see where these beautiful weapons are coming from. To his shock, they are the work of the dragon, himself! Dare the swordmaker approach the talented beast? Enjoy this twist on the popular tale of The Elves and the Shoemaker in this graphic novel retelling for kids. Each Far Out Fairy Tales adventure includes info on the original tale, a guide to the story’s twists, and visual discussion questions to critically engage readers.
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