The Adventurer's Guide to Dragons (and Why They Keep Biting Me)

by Wade Albert White

Overview

Get ready for dragons, robots, and an even more dangerous quest in this hilarious, unputdownable sequel to The Adventurer's Guide to Successful Escapes.

Anne, Penelope, and Hiro are nominated for Best Illegal Quest That Nearly Destroyed the Entire World at the annual Quest Academy Awards, but they barely get to enjoy it before a strange boy tricks Anne into activating a new quest. Her charge: kill the dragon queen. The problem is, Anne doesn't want to kill any dragons. But the mysterious boy does, even if it means igniting a devastating war between people and dragons. The only chance Anne and the others have to stop it is to get to the queen first. Along the way, they'll have to navigate ancient mines, avoid erupting volcanoes, outsmart robots, and survive the dragon trials. And, of course, get a passing grade on their quest. Packed with action, humor, and endless heart, this is a truly irresistible middle grade fantasy tale.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316305327
Publisher:	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	08/14/2018
Series:	The Adventurer's Guide , #2
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	400
Sales rank:	460,574
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.50(h) x 1.20(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Wade Albert White hails from Nova Scotia, Canada. In addition to writing, Wade teaches part-time, dabbles in animation and filmmaking, and is a stay-at-home dad. He lives in Canada with his wife, sons, and cat.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for The Adventurer's Guide to Dragons (and Why They Keep Biting Me):



"Fans of the first will not be disappointed with this humorous sequel."—Kirkus Reviews

"An entertaining, swashbuckling high adventure with dragons, huge insects, and giant robots."
—School Library Journal

Praise for The Adventurer's Guide to Successful Escapes:

"A highly distinctive, smart take on the fantasy novel... readers will find a humorous tale of adventure, friendship, and courage."
—Kirkus Reviews

"This fast-paced adventure deals with deep themes... the first in a fantasy adventure series with a unique crew of characters, this will tickle funny bones and leave readers awaiting the next installment."
—School Library Journal

"Funny and fresh."
—Booklist

Praise for The Adventurer's Guide to Treasure (and How to Steal It):

"This conclusion to Wade Albert White's delightfully inventive trilogy is witty, wise, and wonderful. As with the previous installments, this book offers readers a smart, sophisticated story that is filled with nonstop action and adventure, surprises at nearly every turn, and generous helpings of humour and heart...The resulting fantasy adventure flirts with familiar tropes while creating something that is utterly original, fresh and fun."—Atlantic Books Today

From the Publisher

07/01/2017
Gr 3–6—Everything was going well for Anne, if you don't count her ill-fitting uniform, and she was ready to receive the award for Best Illegal Quest That Nearly Destroyed the Entire World at the Quest Academy Awards. But then suddenly, Anne unintentionally activates another Quest. And this one might be worse than the last one, since it almost certainly means war: kill the dragon queen. Anne, with her fellow students from St. Lupin Quest Academy, Penelope and Hiro, has no choice but to embark on this new adventure. They begin a strange journey into places only dragons can travel and even find themselves inside specialized robot Copper Knights. As in The Adventurer's Guide to Successful Escapes, there are strange turns and unexpected outcomes. Fans of the first novel will revel in revisiting the characters. Although this title stands alone, it returns to themes from the first installment, such as Anne's attempts to learn who she is and who her family was. Anne's past remains unresolved in the end, and more Quests are sure to come. The danger and suspense are tempered by humor and tongue-in-cheek commentary offered at the beginning of each chapter as "quotes" from official sources. Readers are reminded that this Quest is somewhat scripted, as characters pull out cards such as "official antagonist" and "emergency take command." This clever plot device adds a fun backdrop against which the story unfolds. VERDICT An entertaining, swashbuckling high adventure with dragons, huge insects, and giant robots wrapped up in a humorous worst-case scenario plot; a strong choice for fantasy collections.—Clare A. Dombrowski, Amesbury Public Library, MA

School Library Journal

2017-06-05
In this sequel to The Adventurer's Guide to Successful Escapes (2016), Anne, Penelope, and Hiro are back for a second round of hilarity and impossible adventures.After their last quest nearly destroyed the world, the three friends are settling in at St. Lupin's Quest Academy. Their peace is shattered when a boy named Valerian steals Anne's gauntlet at the Quest Academy Awards and the trio find themselves thrown into yet another quest. Their mission is to kill the dragon queen—which is illegal and could result in war. Anne and her team don't intend to kill the queen, but Valerian is in cahoots with the Copper Knights (8-foot-tall, terrifying hunks of metal), who will stop at nothing to make sure she dies. It is up to Anne, Penelope, and Hiro to stop them. This quest takes them through a series of dizzying escapades that include searching for the legendary Three-Handed Sword, fighting for their lives in the dragon trials, and looking for a pair of eyes on the slopes of an active volcano. While White extricates the adventurers from scrapes with overly convenient solutions, readers will still find pleasure in his sense of humor. The sequel also offers more clues to Anne's mysterious background. Anne is black, Penelope is white, and Hiro appears to be Asian in Epelbaum's illustrations. Fans of the first will not be disappointed with this humorous sequel. (Fantasy. 8-12)

Kirkus Reviews