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A dragon story with a brilliant twist from the multi-award-winning writer. Now in paperback, it follows Ansel and his master Brock, who claims to slay dragons for a living. From the author of the "Mortal Engines" quartet, which have sold half a million copies. Ages: 9-12yrs. 'My favourite contemporary children's author is Philip Reeve' Charlie Higson, "Mail On Sunday"
Synopsis
Ansel's new master slays dragons for a living. But is Brock just a clever trickster in shining armour? Ansel is sure there are no such things as dragons. So what is the man-eating creature that makes its lair in the crags of Dragon Mountain? Ansel and Brock must climb the ice face to discover the terrifying truth.
