The New Kid at School
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1997 · Est. 1.5 hour read

The New Kid at School

Written by Kate Mcmullan · Illustrated by Bill Basso

Book #1 in the Dragon Slayers' Academy series

A young boy named Wiglaf enrolls in Dragon Slayers' Academy to learn how to slay dragons and bring home treasure.

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112 pages· 10,090 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 500L
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Bookroo's summary

Wiglaf's life takes a wild turn when a minstrel predicts his heroic future. Enrolling at the Dragon Slayers' Academy, he faces a daunting challenge: his aversion to blood. As he navigates this perilous path, Wiglaf must confront his fears and discover if he truly has what it takes to become a dragon slayer. Will he rise to the occasion or crumble under the pressure? Join Wiglaf on his journey filled with unexpected twists and humorous encounters at the academy, where every student has a secret and a dream.

From the publisher

The Dragon Slayers’ Academy is back-and it’s bigger and better than ever! The books have new covers and are now 112 pages long. Expanded from the old 96-page format, they now feature a fun Dragon Slayers’ Academy Yearbook at the end of each story, with funny profiles of the faculty, the staff, and, especially, the students of D.S.A. All the things kids want to know about their favorite characters are revealed: their silly nicknames, inner secrets, wildest dreams, and lofty plans for the future! When a traveling minstrel foretells that he is to become a hero, Wiglaf sets out to fulfill his destiny: he signs up at the Dragon Slayers’ Academy. But how can he ever hope to be a dragon slayer when he can’t even stand the sight of blood? Illustrated by Bill Basso.

At a glance
Format
Pages
112
Words
10,090
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
500L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
May 1, 2003
First published
October 1, 1997
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780756920081

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