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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · February 3, 2026
The Dragon's Apprentice
By James Riley
Magic's fate hinges on a dragon, an apprentice, and a mysterious prince.
240 pages
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James Riley
Biography
James Riley lives in Virginia. He is the New York Times bestselling author of the Half Upon a Time, Story Thieves, and Revenge of Magic series.
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18
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1
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Graphic novels
1
Chapter books
17
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Publication timeline from 2010 to 2026.
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Book type breakdown: 1 graphic novels, 17 chapter books.
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026
Magic's fate hinges on a dragon, an apprentice, and a mysterious prince.
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$1797
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A girl summons a dragon to learn forbidden magic and save her mother.
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A giant must conquer three trials to stop a vengeful king's shadow magic from consuming the kingdoms.
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A genie and a tiny giant must thwart a king's dark plan to save their fairy-tale world.
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A final battle looms as Fort races to stop a prophecy and save humanity from ancient magic.
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The Timeless One
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Time is running out as Fort faces an unbeatable ancient foe threatening humanity's future.
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