The Dragon of Doom
Bruce Coville
Life in the village of Pigbone is boring until an aspiring magician and his talking toad come to town and ask Edward to help them slay the Dragon of Doom.
Read Time: ~2.4 hr
The Tales of Beedle the Bard
by Joaen K. Rolling chiŭm (2008)
About this book
A collection fairy tales for young wizards and witches, with each story followed by observations on Wizarding history, personal reminiscences, and information on the story's key elements by Hogwarts headmaster, Albus Dumbledore. Wizard and the Hopping Pot -- Fountain of Fair Fortune -- Warlock's Hairy Heart -- Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump -- Tale of the Three Brothers.
Setting / LocationNew York City
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe Tales of Beedle the Bard Lead Character
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