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Dragon Slippers
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Dragon Adventures: Book 1

Dragon Slippers (2007) (edit title/settings)

by Jessica Day George (Author) (edit contributors)

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Many stories tell of damsels in distress, who are rescued from the clutches of fire-breathing dragons by knights in shining armor, and swept off to live happily ever after. Unfortunately, this is not one of those stories. True, when Creel’s aunt suggests sacrificing her to the local dragon,... read more

Summary edit see section history

Orphaned after a fever epidemic, Creel befriends a dragon and unknowingly inherits an object that can either save or destroy her kingdom.

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Creel (Creelisil): Very good at embroidery; from a poor family that lives in the country; is on her way to find work in the King's Seat
  • Shardas the Gold: A gold dragon; has a horde of stained glass windows
  • Luka: Youngest prince; fond of Creel
  • Tobin: Luka's body guard; is mute so he uses sign language
  • Velika Azure-Wing: A bright blue dragon; Queen of the Dragons; Mate of Shardas
  • Marta: Creel's best friend, good at embroidery and sewing
  • Larkin: Is handicapped; works with Creel at a dress shop
  • Amalia: A horrible princess from Rounain; betrothed to crown Prince Milun; an evil, spoiled, snobby little brat who no one likes. Has a small white dog named Pippin.
  • Ulfrid: Tobin's sister and Luka's nanny when he was young; owns a respectable inn; a woman of few words
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First Sentence edit see section history

It was my aunt who decided to give me to the dragon.

Table of Contents edit see section history

1. The Brown Dragon of Carlieff
2. A Fine Pair of Shoes
3. Shardas of Glass, Colored Brightly
4. The Gold Dragon of Rath Forest
5. A Cave Like Home
6. The King's Seat
7. The Princess's Pippin
8. The Curfew Bells Toll
9. Scarlet Ribbons
10. Numb Fingers, Itchy Feet
11. A Plague of Royals
12. A Midnight Caller
13. Silver, Calfskin, and Pearls
14. A Gown Fit for a Princess
15. Wanting a Dragon, Getting a Prince
16. Pearls, not Glass
17. Satin Roses and Golden Ale
18. A Gown Like Stained Glass
19. A Council of War
20. An Unusual Messenger
21. Feniul
22. Hope Strung on a Loom
23. Collaring Dragons
24. Shardas
25. The New Palace by Night
26. A Visit to the Kitchens
27. Beneath the King's Seat
28. Picking Up the Pieces
29. Stolen Glass

Acknowledgements

Read a Sneak Peek at... Dragon Flight
By the Lake
The Countess's Trousseau

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 1 of 3 in Dragon Adventures. (standard series)

Followed by Dragon Flight.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Jessica Day George (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Peter Ferguso (Cover Artist)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children’s Books
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: 9781599900575
Page Count: 324

Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: PZ7.G293317 Dra 2007
  • Dewey: 22

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